Navratna public sector undertaking NMDC Limited is hosting the NMDC Bailadila Kabaddi League from July 23 to 26 in the Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh. Organised as part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, the four-day tournament aims to unearth rural sporting talent across 26 villages in the Bailadila region, a press release on Thursday stated.A total of 24 teams, representing Gram Panchayats from the Bacheli and Kirandul areas, will vie for top honours. League matches are scheduled at the Kirandul Football Stadium and the Bacheli Hockey Ground, while the opening and closing ceremonies will take place at the NMDC Township Hockey Ground in Bacheli.Furthermore, NMDC will distribute complete sports kits and necessary equipment to all participating squads.Sarpanches, public representatives, senior officials from the Hyderabad headquarters, project personnel from Bailadil Iron Ore Mines, and trade union representatives graced the event. Published - July 23, 2026 08:48 pm IST