Inaugural Chhattisgarh Hockey League opens in Raipur with six franchises and 132 players
The inaugural Chhattisgarh Hockey League opened on 21 October 2026 at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium, Raipur, with six franchise teams and 132 players; the season runs till 1 November 2026.
Summary
The inaugural Chhattisgarh Hockey League (CHL) opened on 21 October 2026 at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium in Raipur, with Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse as Guest of Honour. Organised by the Chhattisgarh Department of Sports and Youth Welfare and sanctioned by Hockey India, the league has six franchise teams of 22 players each, with 132 players in all, including 108 from Chhattisgarh. The season runs until the final on 1 November 2026 and includes a women's exhibition match.
Key facts
- League
- Chhattisgarh Hockey League (CHL), inaugural edition
- Venue
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium, Raipur
- Dates
- 21 October - 1 November 2026
- Organiser
- Department of Sports and Youth Welfare, Govt of Chhattisgarh
- Sanctioned by
- Hockey India
- Teams
- Six franchises (22 players each)
- Players
- 132 (108 from Chhattisgarh, 24 guest players)
- Guest of Honour
- MoS Raksha Khadse
Practice MCQs 2 questions
In which city did the inaugural Chhattisgarh Hockey League begin on 21 October 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Raipur
How many franchise teams are taking part in the inaugural Chhattisgarh Hockey League (2026)?
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Correct answer: B — Six