Hockey

Khalsa, SRCC play draw in Padmashree Shyam Lal Hockey Tournament

Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College and Shri Ram College of Commerce played a 3-3 draw in the men's section of the 11th Padmashree Shyam Lal Memorial Invitation Hockey Tournament here at New Delhi. In the women's category, Delhi University Alumna defeated Bharti College 4-0.

2025-02-11T15:53:23.060313+00:00 IST

SLC wins inaugural match of Shyam Lal Memorial Hockey Tournament

Host Shyam Lal College (Morning) began with the victory in the men's section of the 11th Padmashree Shyam Lal Memorial Invitation Hockey Tournament by defeating Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education and Sports Sciences 4-2.

2025-02-10T20:02:14.762186+00:00 IST

German Women's Team arrives in Odisha ahead of FIH Pro League

The German Women's Hockey Team arrived at Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on Monday ahead of their FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 fixtures in India, a release from Hockey India stated.

2025-02-10T11:34:24.434593+00:00 IST

Spainish teams arrive in India for Hockey FIH Pro League

Both the Men's and Women's teams of Spain have arrived together at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on Monday as they gear up for the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 matches in India, as stated in a release from Hockey India.

2025-02-10T07:54:40.150898+00:00 IST

England women's team reaches India ahead of FIH Pro League

The world number seven side will face the hosts India and current world number one Netherlands in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 India leg, scheduled to take place in Bhubaneswar from February 15-25.

2025-02-09T06:51:28.981840+00:00 IST

UP Rudras sign off from HIL 2024-25 season with 'Fair Play Award'

The UP Rudras won the prestigious Fair Play Award, for their commitment to sportsmanship and discipline throughout the tournament. Thanks to James Mazarello's excellent reflex and crucial saves, the team finished their tournament conceding the least number of goals (22) throughout the long tournament. James' stand-out performances proved to be instrumental for UP Rudras' campaign keeping the opposition on their feet, as per UP Rudras press release.

2025-02-07T16:59:20.511445+00:00 IST

I didn’t even expect to play: Sonam after incredible Women's HIL

At merely 19, Sonam stole the spotlight in the Women's Hockey India League 2024-25 with exceptional performances as her crucial goals helped JSW Soorma Hockey Club reach the final in the maiden season.

2025-02-07T09:08:57.539362+00:00 IST

A look at Jugraj's inspiring journey towards HIL title

Born in Attari, Punjab, Jugraj's journey has been one of perseverance and grit.

2025-02-04T06:41:19.060996+00:00 IST

Men's HIL winning skipper Rupinder highlights power of "belief"

Jugraj Singh (25', 32', 35') delivered for the Tigers when it mattered the most as he netted a scintillating hattrick in the final. However, the title-deciding match lived up to its billing as it went down to the wire with the scoreline level at 3-3 till the very last quarter. However, Sam Lane (54') converted a penalty corner with just six minutes remaining on the clock to seal the deal for the Tigers.

2025-02-02T06:22:11.052027+00:00 IST

Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers crowned champions of HIL 2024-25

The exhilarating Men's Hockey India League 2024-25 season came to a close today as Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers defeated Hyderabad Toofans 4-3 in the Final, in front of a jam-packed Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Saturday.

2025-02-01T19:13:26.586121+00:00 IST

HIL: Soorma beat Tamil Nadu in thrilling bronze medal match

JSW Soorma Hockey Club secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Tamil Nadu Dragons in a 3/4th place match of the Hockey India League 2024-25 to claim the Bronze medal and a prize of Rs 1 crore at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium.

2025-02-01T18:08:35.253428+00:00 IST

Rarh Bengal Tigers beat Tamil Nadu Dragons to reach HIL final

The Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers booked their place in the final of the Hockey India League 2024-25 after beating the Tamil Nadu Dragons 2 (6) - (5) 2 on penalty shootouts at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Friday.

2025-01-31T16:24:52.828918+00:00 IST

India men's squad announced for FIH Pro League 2024-25

Hockey India on Thursday announced a 32-member Indian Men's Hockey squad ahead of the Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Pro League 2024-25, which will be held at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium.

2025-01-30T07:04:47.831374+00:00 IST

HIL: Tamil Nadu Dragons beat UP Rudras, gets semifinal spot

In a thrilling Men's Hockey India League match at Rourkela's Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, the Tamil Nadu Dragons came back from two goals down to secure a draw against the UP Rudras. In the process, the Tamil Nadu Dragons secured their place in the semifinals at the UP Rudras' expense.

2025-01-29T18:27:33.277839+00:00 IST

HIL: JSW Soorma Hockey Club secure semi-final spot

JSW Soorma Hockey Club advanced to the Semi Final with a 1 - 1 (3 - 0 SO) penalty shootout victory against Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers in their last Pool stage match of the Men's Hockey India League 2024-25 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Wednesday.

2025-01-29T15:58:14.377958+00:00 IST

HI announces 24-member India squad for FIH Pro League 2024-25

Hockey India on Wednesday announced the 24-member Indian Women's Hockey Team for the Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Pro League 2024-25, which will be held at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium from 15th to 25th February.

2025-01-29T08:24:01.919719+00:00 IST

Men's HIL: Team Gonasika secure shootout win vs Hyderabad Toofans

Jacob Anderson scored in the 20th second, and then Tim Brand (6') and Amandeep Lakra (25') added to the tally, but a brace from Victor Charlet (12', 55') and a superb goal from Araijeet Singh Hundal (24') saw Team Gonasika draw level before winning the shootout, as per a press release from Hockey India League (HIL).

2025-01-28T17:39:31.356799+00:00 IST

Men's HIL: Soorma Hockey Club secure 5-3 win over Kalinga Lancers

Soorma Hockey Club secured a hard-fought 5-3 victory against Kalinga Lancers in the Men's Hockey India League 2024-25 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Monday.

2025-01-27T17:28:07.488834+00:00 IST

"Extremely happy": Odisha Warriors captain

Odisha Warriors created history by defeating JSW Soorma Hockey Club and lifting the first-ever Women's Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 trophy in front of a packed Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium on January 26. It was all square as the final went into the last quarter with the scoreline 1-1. After three quarters of end-to-end action, with just five minutes left on the clock, Rutuja Dadaso Pisal (20', 56') fired a shot past Soorma's Savita Punia and ensured Warriors victory on the big night. Captain of Odisha Warriors Neha was elated with the win and her teammates and stated, "I am extremely happy, the girls have worked extremely hard. We had been waiting for a women's HIL and now it has finally happened. Winning the first trophy has just added to our joy," as quoted from the official website of HIL.

2025-01-27T11:40:03.836280+00:00 IST

Excitement for sports in Ranchi is ever-growing: Hemant Soren

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren expressed his feelings after hosting the Women's Hockey India League 2024-25 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in which players from around the world took part in the competition.

2025-01-27T04:15:07.275711+00:00 IST

Odisha Warriors crowned champions of the historic Women’s HIL

Rutuja Dadaso Pisal (20', 56') gave the Warriors the lead in the second quarter but Penny Squibb (28') equalised for Soorma soon after. However, Rutuja found the back of the net again as the game came to a close and sealed the victory for the Warriors, as per a press release from HIL.

2025-01-26T16:39:57.771236+00:00 IST