CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Raipur: The first edition of the Chhattisgarh Hockey League began on October 21 at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium in Raipur. According to the Sports Ministry, the competition featuring six franchise teams will continue until November 1. Union Minister of State Raksha Khadse attended the opening ceremony.
The league has a total of 132 players. Each team includes 18 players from Chhattisgarh and four players from outside the state. This takes the number of local players to 108 and guest players to 24.
Organised by the state Department of Sports and Youth Welfare, the league is recognised by Hockey India. Former India captain and Olympian Sardar Singh is its brand ambassador.
The organisers’ schedule includes women’s exhibition matches along with men’s contests. The ministry said entry for spectators is free. The aim of the competition is to give local players a platform to compete alongside experienced players.
Photo: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports / PIB.
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