{"id":49845,"date":"2026-01-07T15:10:49","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T09:40:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rajasthanexpress.in\/index.php\/2026\/01\/07\/rlc-warriors-crowned-champions-at-indian-healthcare-league-marking-a-new-chapter-for-doctors-cricket-in-india\/"},"modified":"2026-01-07T15:10:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T09:40:49","slug":"rlc-warriors-crowned-champions-at-indian-healthcare-league-marking-a-new-chapter-for-doctors-cricket-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rajasthanexpress.in\/index.php\/2026\/01\/07\/rlc-warriors-crowned-champions-at-indian-healthcare-league-marking-a-new-chapter-for-doctors-cricket-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"RLC Warriors Crowned Champions at Indian Healthcare League, Marking a New Chapter for Doctors\u2019 Cricket in India"},"content":{"rendered":"
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New Delhi [India], January 7: <\/strong>RLC Warriors crowned as champions at the inaugural season of the Indian Healthcare League (IHL), India\u2019s first professionally structured T20 cricket league exclusively for doctors, following the conclusion of the tournament in Nathdwara, Rajasthan.<\/p>\n

Led by Dr. Rahul Mangal, RLC Warriors emerged on top after an eight-day competition that featured 18 T20 matches played between six state-based franchise teams representing Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. The league brought together 108 doctors from across India, competing in a nationally governed, broadcast-ready format for the first time.<\/p>\n

The victory symbolised the larger shift that IHL represents for doctors\u2019 cricket in India\u2014moving from scattered, unorganised tournaments to a professionally managed league ecosystem combining competition, fitness, mental well-being and social responsibility.<\/p>\n

Reflecting on the win, Dr. Rahul Mangal, Captain, RLC Warriors and Founder, Indian Healthcare League, said, \u201cWinning the inaugural season is deeply meaningful because it represents more than a trophy. IHL has given doctors a stage to compete as athletes while continuing to serve society. Leading the team while building the league was challenging, but seeing doctors perform on a national broadcast platform made it truly rewarding.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mrs. Sejal Mehta, Director, Whitecoat Sports and BCCI Scorer, highlighted the importance of inclusivity in sport, stating that \u201cIHL is committed to creating equal opportunities across formats, ensuring that sport becomes a platform for leadership, confidence and representation within the healthcare community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Commenting on the league\u2019s vision and execution, Mr. Nishant Mehta, CEO, Indian Healthcare League, said, \u00a0\u201cOur aim was to achieve a credible, professional ecosystem for doctors\u2019 cricket. Our focus was to create a league with strong governance, national visibility and real purpose, and Season 1 has validated that vision.\u201d<\/p>\n

The league was inaugurated in the presence of Ajay Hooda and Vindu Dara Singh. All matches were broadcast live across DD Sports, Waves OTT and Prasar Bharati\u2019s digital platforms, delivering over 3,780 minutes of national coverage, bringing unprecedented visibility to doctors\u2019 cricket in India. The last day of the season featured women healthcare professionals from across the nation. Bringing empowerment and leveling the playing ground for all healthcare professionals, India\u2019s first professionally structured doctors league challenged conventional expectations and reinforced how sport can strengthen confidence, teamwork and determination.<\/p>\n

Dr. Adheer Yadav, Promoter, Indian Healthcare League, added, \u201cIHL is the foundation of a long-term movement where doctors are seen as athletes, leaders and role models. This season has proven that a structured healthcare sports ecosystem can thrive at a national level.\u201d<\/p>\n

With its first champions crowned, the Indian Healthcare League will now focus on national expansion, including additional franchises, structured state-wise player trials, transparent auctions, and future formats such as women\u2019s and junior healthcare leagues.<\/p>\n

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