Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh: Jamuna Kotma emerged champions of the SECL Inter-Regional Hockey Tournament 2026–27 after defeating Sohagpur 1–0 in the final at the Late Shri B.R. Yadav International Hockey Stadium in Bahतराई, Bilaspur. The four-day tournament, hosted by South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) headquarters from October 14 to 17, concluded on Saturday amid enthusiasm, discipline and sporting spirit.
A total of 16 teams representing various SECL operational areas and units participated in the competition.
Jamuna Kotma Wins Final, Gevra Secures Third Place
Jamuna Kotma edged past Sohagpur 1–0 in the title clash to lift the championship trophy, while Sohagpur finished as runners-up.
In the third-place match played earlier in the day, Gevra defeated Raigarh to secure third position in the tournament.
The competition provided SECL employees from different areas and units with an opportunity to demonstrate their hockey skills while promoting teamwork and healthy competition.
SECL CMD Harish Duhan Attends Closing Ceremony
SECL Chairman-cum-Managing Director Harish Duhan attended the closing ceremony as the chief guest. Director (Human Resources) Biranchi Das, Chief Vigilance Officer Himanshu Jain, and Director (Technical/Operations) Ramesh Chandra Mahapatra were present as guests of honour.
The dignitaries presented trophies and awards to the winning, runner-up and third-place teams.
Addressing the gathering, Duhan said sports play an important role in strengthening discipline, team spirit, leadership and mutual coordination. He added that SECL would continue to encourage sporting activities as part of its efforts to support the overall development of its employees.
Tournament Highlights SECL’s Sporting Culture
The closing ceremony was attended by the Secretary of Hockey Chhattisgarh, the President of Hockey Bilaspur, members of the Coal India Welfare Board, members of SECL’s operating committee and welfare board, headquarters and regional Joint Consultative Committee representatives, regional welfare committee members, and representatives of various councils and associations.
A large number of officers and employees also attended the event.
The successful conclusion of the four-day tournament highlighted the unity and coordination within the SECL family while reinforcing the organisation’s sporting culture. SECL congratulated all participating teams and players for their contribution to the competition.
