Hawke's Bay Sanatan

11th Sanatan World Cup, Auckland, 30 September to 4 October 2026

Go well, Hawke’s Bay Sanatan.

Our first Sanatan World Cup. The team is in Auckland this week, and everyone at home is behind them.

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Alvin Raj, President, Hawke's Bay Sanatan

From our president

Namaste everyone,

I am incredibly proud to announce that Hawke’s Bay Sanatan is entering the Sanatan World Cup in Auckland for the very first time! This is about our unity, our pride, and showing what our community can do.

To our team: play for each other, fight for every ball, and wear the jersey with pride. You have all of us behind you.

A massive thank you to our committee (Rudra, Shane, Rahul, Nilesh, Aman, and Raju), our coach Azmat Begg, our sponsors, and the organizers for making this happen. Welcome and safe travels to all visiting teams and supporters!

To our Hawke’s Bay family—we need you in the stands! Come make some noise and cheer our boys on.

Let’s make this unforgettable.

Alvin RajPresident, Hawke's Bay Sanatan

Azmat Begg, Coach, Hawke's Bay Sanatan, at the ground

From our coach

Auckland, get ready!

For the very first time, we are bringing our Hawke’s Bay Sanatan team to Auckland. This is such a special moment for our players, our families, and our whole Sanatan community.

Our boys have put in the hard work, built strong bonds, and carry the pride of Hawke’s Bay with them. We can’t wait to join hands with the Auckland community, celebrate our culture, make new friends, and share the joy of togetherness through sports.

To our Auckland family, your support and blessings will mean the world to our young squad.

Let’s make this first trip from Hawke’s Bay one to remember, filled with unity, sportsmanship, and Sanatan spirit.

Hawke’s Bay Sanatan: proud to represent, proud to connect, proud to be together.

Auckland, see you all soon!

Azmat BeggCoach, Hawke's Bay Sanatan

Come and cheer

If you’re in Auckland this week, come down and make some noise for the team.

Dates
30 September to 4 October 2026
Grounds
Ceremonies
  • Sanatan Jhanda Bandhan ceremonyWed 30 Sep, 7:20pm, Bill McKinlay Park
  • Official openingThu 1 Oct, 7:30pm, Bill McKinlay Park
  • Closing ceremonySun 4 Oct, 1:00pm, Bill McKinlay Park
  • PresentationSun 4 Oct, 8:30pm, Bill McKinlay Park
Hosted by
New Zealand Sanatan Sports & Cultural Inc

Our matches

Premier grade, Group A

  1. Wed 30 Sep
    10:00am    v NZ SanatanBill McKinlay Park
  2. Wed 30 Sep
    2:00pm    v LALS Transport Hamilton SanatanOrmiston Primary School
  3. Thu 1 Oct
    11:20am    v FJ Barara Sabeto SanatanWilliam Green Domain
  4. Fri 2 Oct
    5:00pm    v Melbourne SanatanBill McKinlay Park
  5. Sat 3 Oct
    8:00am or 10:20am    Round of 16Bill McKinlay ParkGroup winners play at 8:00am, runners-up at 10:20am. Quarter-finals from 3:00pm.
  6. Sun 4 Oct
    From 8:00am    Semi-finals and finalsBill McKinlay ParkPremier semi-finals at 8:00am and 9:10am. Premier grand final at 6:40pm.

The committee who got us here

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Thank you, along with coach Azmat Begg, our sponsors, and New Zealand Sanatan Sports & Cultural Inc for hosting. Safe travels to every visiting team and supporter.