Kumar Bahukhandi
Mainpat Titans players celebrate a goal during their 3–1 victory over Chakradhar Champions in the Chhattisgarh Hockey League in Raipur on Monday, October 26, 2026. Photo: channel24india,cim via CG/DPR.
Mainpat climb to second place with a 3–1 win in the Chhattisgarh Hockey League; Bailadila Bulls and Sanskar Dhani Strikers draw 5–5 in the day’s opening match.
Key Highlights
- Mainpat Titans defeat Chakradhar Champions 3–1 in the league’s ninth match.
- Sandeep Kumar converts two penalty corners, while Sahil Zaksa adds another goal.
- Yuvraj Walmiki scores Chakradhar’s only goal as the team suffers its first defeat.
- Jaskaran Singh scores all five goals for Bailadila Bulls in their draw with Sanskar Dhani Strikers.
Raipur: Mainpat Titans move into second place in the Chhattisgarh Hockey League standings after defeating Chakradhar Champions 3–1 on Monday, October 26, 2026, handing their opponents their first loss of the tournament. Sandeep Kumar’s two penalty-corner conversions and a decisive deflection by Sahil Zaksa secured the Titans’ victory in the league’s ninth match.
Yuvraj Walmiki scored Chakradhar’s lone goal, but Mainpat responded with three unanswered strikes and a disciplined defensive performance.
Chhattisgarh State Youth Commission Chairman Vishwavijay Singh Tomar, Chhattisgarh Tourism Board Managing Director Soumil Ranjan Choubey, Archery Association of India Vice-President Kailash Murarka and Jindal’s Vice-President U.P. Singh were among those present.
Cautious Opening Gives Way to Goals
A Mainpat Titans player in white and red advances with the ball as Chakradhar Champions defenders close in during their Chhattisgarh Hockey League encounter in Raipur on Monday, October 26, 2026. Photo: channel24india.com via via CG/DPR.
Despite both teams’ attacking capabilities, the opening quarter remained goalless. Neither side created many clear opportunities, and no penalty corners were awarded during the first 15 minutes.
Chakradhar broke the deadlock in the second quarter when Walmiki worked his way past Mainpat’s defenders and beat goalkeeper Alfaz Khan.
The lead lasted only four minutes. Sandeep converted a penalty corner to bring the Titans level and prevent Chakradhar from taking control of the contest.
Sahil’s Deflection Puts Mainpat Ahead
Mainpat produced a crucial breakthrough before the final quarter through an aerial pass from defender Anand Lakra.
Lakra lifted the ball from his own half towards the opposition goalmouth. With the ball dropping in front of goalkeeper Vaibhav Singh Chandel, Sahil Zaksa intervened to deflect it into the net, giving Mainpat a 2–1 advantage.
The move caught Chakradhar’s defence off guard and shifted the momentum towards the Titans.
Sandeep Seals the Win
Sandeep converted another penalty corner to extend Mainpat’s lead to 3–1, leaving Chakradhar with a difficult route back into the match.
The Titans also restricted experienced midfielder Sunil’s influence, denying him space to supply the forwards. Whenever he approached the attacking circle, Mainpat’s defenders closed him down quickly, disrupting Chakradhar’s attempts to build sustained pressure.
The combination of effective penalty-corner execution and organised defending secured the Titans’ win and lifted them to second place in the standings.
Jaskaran Scores Five as Bulls and Strikers Draw
Earlier in the day, Bailadila Bulls and Sanskar Dhani Strikers shared the points after a 5–5 draw.
Jaskaran Singh scored every goal for the Bulls, delivering an outstanding individual performance. However, his five-goal effort could not secure their first victory of the competition.
The Strikers also remain without a win after the closely contested encounter.
MLA Dharamlal Kaushik, Sarda Head of Operations Manoj Shah and Chhattisgarh Judo Association President Arun Dwivedi attended the opening match.
