Chhattisgarh Hockey League: Chakradhar Champions Triumph Over Sanskardhani Strikers

In an exciting match at the Chhattisgarh Hockey League, Chakradhar Champions defeated Sanskardhani Strikers 6-4. The game featured standout performances from SV Sunil and Yuvraj Walmiki, with Walmiki scoring three goals. The match was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao, adding to the atmosphere. Earlier, Mainpat Titans and Bailadila Bulls played to a 3-3 draw, showcasing competitive spirit. Discover all the thrilling details and highlights from these matches!

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 23, 2026, 23:41 IST

Exciting Match at Chhattisgarh Hockey League

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], October 23: The Chhattisgarh Hockey League (CHL) witnessed an exhilarating match as Chakradhar Champions defeated Sanskardhani Strikers with a score of 6-4 in a thrilling evening encounter.

The match was graced by the presence of Arun Sao, the Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, which further inspired the players to perform at their best in the modern Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium, Raipur.

SV Sunil, a veteran Indian player, showcased his skills right from the start. When Chakradhar struggled to find opportunities, he made a crucial midfield pass to Yuvraj Walmiki, who scored on the rebound. Just a minute later, the Champions doubled their lead with another goal.

Arjun Yadav intercepted the ball from a Strikers defender and set up Kartik Yadav, who dived to extend the lead to 2-0. The Champions continued their momentum into the second quarter, scoring their third goal through a penalty corner conversion, with Walmiki guiding the ball into the net.

Despite the challenges, the Strikers managed to score when Shahrukh found the net on a rebound, narrowing the gap. However, the situation worsened for the Strikers when goalkeeper Aditya Kumar Netam fouled Kartik, leading to a penalty stroke that Walmiki converted for his second goal.

The third quarter saw a resurgence from the Sanskardhani Strikers, who netted two goals, one from Shahrukh and another penalty stroke from Shamsher, bringing the score to 4-3. In the final quarter, the Champions responded fiercely, with Manish scoring a deflected goal, effectively sealing the match. Walmiki scored again on a rebound, marking his third goal of the night, while Shamsher added a late field goal, concluding the match at 6-4. Shahrukh was named striker of the match, while Walmiki earned the player of the match title.

Earlier in the day, Mainpat Titans and Bailadila Bulls played to a hard-fought 3-3 draw. The Titans, led by Pradeep Mor, dominated the first half, but the Bulls, under Chinglensana Singh, made a strong comeback in the second half. Both teams scored twice in the final moments of the match. Prahalad was awarded striker of the match, while Karan Dhanuk was named player of the match.