Tag: Chhattisgarh Sports News

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar’s visit to Bastar with his family turned into a historic and emotional moment as he interacted with tribal children, inaugurated multi-sports playgrounds, and promoted sports-driven development in Dantewada. The visit symbolized peace, transformation, and new opportunities for over 5,000 young talents in the region.

The 5th Yogasana Sports Championship will be held in Rajnandgaon on April 14, 2026, aiming to promote yoga, sportsmanship, and youth participation while encouraging healthy lifestyles and community engagement.

Ambikapur’s Gandhi Stadium will host the wrestling competition of the first Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 from March 28 to 31, featuring 144 tribal wrestlers from 30 states. The event aims to promote indigenous sporting talent and will be broadcast live on DD Sports.

Rajnandgaon’s hockey nursery and sports ecosystem have received a major boost with multi-crore approvals for astro turf renewal, an athletics running track and CSR-funded development works, prompting sports bodies to thank state and local leadership.

At the ongoing 15th Hockey India Sub-Junior National Championship 2025 in Ranchi, Chhattisgarh’s team has made a stellar start, defeating West Bengal 5-0 and Tamil Nadu 2-1. Key players like Shyamli Rai and Dubi Rawat led the charge with excellent performances, earning Player of the Match honors. The team’s preparation and aggressive gameplay have drawn statewide applause.