Hosted by SECL Headquarters, the SECL Inter-Regional Hockey Tournament 2026-27, held from October 14-17, 2026, at the late B R Yadav International Hockey Ground, Bahtarai, concluded successfully today with enthusiasm, discipline, and sportsmanship. Sixteen teams from various SECL regions and units participated in the competition.

Jamuna Kotma defeated Sohagpur 1-0 in the final match to win the title, while Sohagpur finished as runner-up. Meanwhile, in the third-place match played this morning, Gevra defeated Raigarh to secure third place.

Harish Duhan, Chairman-cum-Managing Director of SECL, was present as the chief guest at the closing ceremony. Director (Human Resources) Biranchi Das, Chief Vigilance Officer Himanshu Jain, and Director (Technical/Operations) Ramesh Chandra Mahapatra were present as special guests. They presented trophies and prizes to the winning, runner-up, and third-place teams.

On this occasion, Chief Guest Harish Duhan stated that sports are an effective medium to strengthen discipline, team spirit, leadership, and coordination. SECL will continue to promote sports activities for the all-round development of its employees.

A large number of officers and employees, including the Secretary, Hockey Chhattisgarh, President, Hockey Bilaspur, members of the Coal India Welfare Board, SECL Steering Committee members, SECL Welfare Board, Headquarters and Regional JCC members, Regional Welfare Committee members, and representatives from various councils and associations, were present at the event.

This successful four-day event strongly demonstrated the unity, coordination, and sports culture of the SECL family. On behalf of the SECL family, heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the teams and players participating in the competition.