The Coimbatore Corporation Hockey Ground in RS Puram was buzzing with intense energy, fierce competition, and incredible sportsmanship from June 30th to July 5th, 2026. The Coimbatore District Hockey Association (CDHA) successfully hosted its highly anticipated Inter-School Hockey Tournament for the prestigious Hindustan Trophy.

This year’s tournament was held in loving memory of some of the region’s greatest pioneers and sports patrons: Sir Robert Stanes, Mr. Fowler, Sri A. Cladius Dias, Sri S. Rathinavelu, Sri T. Palanisamy, and Swami Satchidananda.

Tournament at a Glance

The six-day hockey extravaganza brought together the finest young talent from across the district, creating an unforgettable showcase of skill, teamwork, and passion for the sport.

Massive Participation: More than 10+ schools fielded teams, bringing together over 850+ students who left everything on the turf.

5 Competitive Categories: The tournament was structured across five divisions to nurture talent at every age level: Under-14 (Boys & Girls), Under-16 (Boys), and Under-19 (Boys & Girls).

Grand Inauguration: The tournament got off to a stellar start, officially inaugurated by Mr. V. Lakshminarayanasamy, the esteemed President of the CDHA.

Honoring Our Future Champions

The grand finale concluded with a memorable valedictory ceremony to honor the hard work and dedication of the participants.

We were privileged to have Thiru N. Sunil Anand, MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly, Mettupalayam Constituency) and Thiru V. Rajkumar (District Secretary, Coimbatore North Suburban District, Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam) grace the occasion. Both dignitaries delivered inspiring valedictory addresses, praising the young athletes for their discipline and driving home the importance of sports in youth development before presenting the trophies to the triumphant teams.

A Huge Thank You! CDHA extends its heartfelt gratitude to the participating schools, the tireless coaches, the parents, and the passionate hockey fans of Coimbatore who came out to support grassroots hockey. The future of Indian hockey looks incredibly bright right here in Coimbatore!

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