Raipur: Mainpat Titans emerged champions of the Chhattisgarh Hockey League after defeating Sanskaradhani Strikers 4-2 in an exciting final played at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium. The Titans dominated from the outset and scored four goals to secure the title, while the Strikers managed two.
The final was attended by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Member of Parliament Brijmohan Agrawal, Deputy Chief Minister and Sports Minister Arun Sao, Home Minister Vijay Sharma and Technical Education Minister Guru Khushwant Saheb. Former India hockey captain and league brand ambassador Sardar Singh was also present.
Union Minister Mandaviya and Chief Minister Sai jointly presented the trophy to the victorious Mainpat Titans. The champions received a cash prize of ₹11 lakh, while runners-up Sanskaradhani Strikers were awarded ₹6 lakh. Outstanding individual performers were also felicitated, with a total prize money of ₹21 lakh distributed across various categories.
Congratulating both teams, Chief Minister Sai encouraged the players and praised the league for promoting hockey in the state. He appreciated the efforts of Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao and described the occasion as a day of celebration for Chhattisgarh. The presence of the Union Sports Minister, he said, added further dignity to the successful conclusion of the tournament.
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated the winners and lauded the Chhattisgarh government’s initiatives to promote sports. Speaking to the media after the programme, he said such competitions provide players with a strong platform to display their talent and should be organised regularly. These events, he added, will help produce more quality players from Chhattisgarh in the future and are already sending a positive message about the state’s sports promotion efforts across the country.
