Raipur, Oct. 21 -- The Chhattisgarh Hockey League (CHL) will provide a platform for young players to showcase their talent, Padma Shri awardee and former Indian hockey team captain Sardar Singh said, expressing hope that the initiative would help produce players from the state who could go on to represent the country.

Speaking to reporters on the Chhattisgarh Hockey League, the former India hockey captain thanked the Chhattisgarh government, the Chhattisgarh Hockey Association and senior members for their support.

"I would like to express my gratitude to the Chhattisgarh govt, the Chhattisgarh Hockey Association, and our seniors who have been supporting us. Just as the Hockey India League once served as an excellent platform for young p...