Mainpat Titans Climb to Second Place in Chhattisgarh Hockey League

The Chhattisgarh Hockey League saw the Mainpat Titans rise to second place after a decisive 3-1 victory over the Chakradhar Champions. Sandeep's two goals were pivotal in this match. Meanwhile, a thrilling 5-5 draw unfolded between the Bailadila Bulls and Sanskardhani Strikers, with Jaskaran Singh scoring all goals for the Bulls. This article delves into the match highlights and key moments that defined the games.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 26, 2026, 22:47 IST

Mainpat Titans Triumph Over Chakradhar Champions

In the ninth match of the Chhattisgarh Hockey League, the Mainpat Titans secured a 3-1 victory against the Chakradhar Champions, propelling them to the second position in the league standings. Sandeep was instrumental for the Titans, scoring two goals via penalty corners, while Yuvraj Walmiki netted the only goal for the Champions, as reported in an official release. The match was graced by notable attendees including Vice-Chairman Jindal, UP Singh, Managing Director of the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board, Saumil Chaubey, Vice President of the Archery Association of India, Kailash Murarka, and President of Chhattisgarh Yuva Aayog, Vishwa Vijay Singh Tomar.

Match Highlights

The first quarter of the match was surprisingly uneventful, with neither team managing to score. Both sides appeared cautious, testing each other's defenses without creating significant opportunities or earning penalty corners. The dynamic duo of SV Sunil and Walmiki were effectively contained during this period. However, in the second quarter, Walmiki broke through, skillfully maneuvering past several Titans defenders to score the first goal of the match. Just four minutes later, Sandeep Kumar equalized for Mainpat, ensuring they remained competitive.

Decisive Moments of the Match

In a surprising turn of events, the Titans took the lead heading into the final quarter. Defender Anand Lakra made a crucial play, sending the ball towards keeper Vaibhav Singh Chandel, but Sahil Xaxa redirected it into the net, leaving Chakradhar stunned. Sandeep later secured the win for Mainpat by converting another penalty corner, marking Chakradhar's first defeat of the tournament. The Titans' success was largely attributed to their effective marking of Sunil in midfield, preventing him from distributing the ball to forwards and consistently surrounding him with defenders whenever he approached the circle.

High-Scoring Draw in Another Match

In a thrilling encounter, the Bailadila Bulls and Sanskardhani Strikers ended their match in a 5-5 draw. Jaskaran Singh was the standout player for the Bulls, scoring all five goals for his team. Despite his remarkable performance, the Bulls remain winless in the tournament, as do the Strikers in the ongoing CHL 2026.