India, Nov. 2 -- Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday described the Chhattisgarh Hockey League as a model for other states, saying such competitions help develop players and strengthen the country's sporting ecosystem. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said the tournament had provided players from different parts of Chhattisgarh an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities and gain experience alongside national and international players.

Mandaviya and Sai attended the league's closing and prize distribution ceremony at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium in Raipur. They congratulated the winning and runner-up teams and players recognised for their performances.

Sai said Chhattisgarh had considerable sporting ...