Kumar Bahukhandi
Players of Nyaydhani Knights and Chakradhar Champions contest possession during their Chhattisgarh Hockey League match in Raipur on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The contest ended in a 4–4 draw. Photo: channel24india.com via CG/DPR
Yuvraj Walmiki scores his second hat-trick of the tournament as Ketan shines for the Knights in an entertaining Chhattisgarh Hockey League contest
Key Highlights
- Nyaydhani Knights and Chakradhar Champions played out a 4–4 draw in Raipur on Tuesday.
- Chakradhar’s Yuvraj Walmiki scored a hat-trick, including two goals from penalty strokes.
- Ketan played a prominent role in Nyaydhani’s attacking moves and also scored.
- Adarsh and Sonu Nishad found the net for the Knights, while Khogeshwar was credited with Chakradhar’s fourth goal.
- Dignitaries watched the match and presented awards to players for their performances.
Raipur: Nyaydhani Knights and Chakradhar Champions produced an eight-goal contest in the Chhattisgarh Hockey League on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, with the match ending in a 4–4 draw after both sides displayed their attacking strengths.
Yuvraj Walmiki was the standout performer for S.V. Sunil’s Chakradhar Champions, scoring three times to complete his second hat-trick of the tournament. For Surender Singh’s Nyaydhani Knights, Ketan impressed with his runs, passing and contribution in front of goal.
The result reflected a closely contested encounter in which both teams found ways to score despite periods of pressure from their opponents.
Ketan drives Nyaydhani’s attack
Action from the Chhattisgarh Hockey League encounter between Nyaydhani Knights and Chakradhar Champions in Raipur on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Photo: channel24india.com via CG/DPR
Nyaydhani’s strength lies in a balanced side capable of sharing responsibility. While Chirag has been a penalty-corner specialist for the team, Ketan, Adarsh and Sonu Nishad have also contributed to its forward play.
When Chirag was unable to convert six penalty-corner opportunities, the Knights found goals through open play.
In the second quarter, Ketan made an impressive run down the right, evading four defenders before entering the circle. At the last moment, he passed to Adarsh, who put the ball into the goal.
The Knights struck again soon afterwards. This time Ketan entered the circle from the left, and Sonu Nishad redirected the ball into the net. Nyaydhani led 2–1 at half-time.
Walmiki completes second hat-trick
Chakradhar Champions relied on the experience and attacking ability of S.V. Sunil and Walmiki, and their combination played an important part in keeping the team in the contest.
Walmiki scored twice from penalty strokes. His third was a field goal after Sunil found him with a pass from just outside the circle. Walmiki then used a reverse flick to send the ball into the goal and complete his second hat-trick of the competition.
He appeared close to adding another, but Khogeshwar was credited with Chakradhar’s fourth goal after providing the final deflection.
Ketan finds the net
The third quarter continued to showcase Nyaydhani’s attacking options. After Chirag missed another opportunity, Ketan was positioned in front of goal and scored, taking the Knights’ tally to four, according to the match report supplied.
Neither side managed to find a decisive goal afterwards, and the teams finished level at 4–4.
Dignitaries attend match
Among those watching the match were Sonmani Borah, Principal Secretary of the Urban Administration and Development Department; Prof. Rita Venugopal, Director of the Physical Education Department at Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University; U.P. Singh, Vice-President of the Jindal Group; Atul Kumar Gupta, Senior Manager of the Adani Group; and Sahi Ram Jakhar, Secretary of the Chhattisgarh Swimming Association.
The guests presented awards to players for their performances in the match.
A player receives an award from dignitaries following the Nyaydhani Knights–Chakradhar Champions match in Raipur on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Photo: channel24india.com via CG/DPR
