Hockey

First Women's Hockey India League set to begin

The anticipation is finally over with the first-ever Women's Hockey India League all set to unfold at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Hockey Stadium, which has hosted top world events such as the FIH Olympic Qualifiers and the Women's Asian Champions Trophy.

2025-01-11T18:28:56.857084+00:00 IST

HIL: Hyderabad Toofans defeat Soorma Hockey Club in a thriller

Hyderabad Toofans beat Soorma Hockey Club 1 - 1 (4 - 3 SO) in penalty shootouts in the Hockey India League 2024-25 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Saturday.

2025-01-11T18:21:08.699914+00:00 IST

Spirited UP Rudras win 3-1 against Delhi SG Pipers 

UP Rudras notched up an important 3-1 win against Delhi SG Pipers here at the ongoing Men's Hockey India League on Saturday. It was goals by Floris Wortelboer (30'), Kane Russell (43') and Tanguy Cosyns (54') that helped them bag three points and climb up to No.2 on the points table while Jake Whetton (29') was the lone goalscorer for Delhi SG Pipers who are yet to register an out-right victory in the league.

2025-01-11T17:03:11.887796+00:00 IST

Women’s HIL will make same impact like IPL, says Rani Rampal

Former India women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal is hopeful the Women's Hockey India League (HIL) will set the platform for young girls to win national team berths for the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane and beyond.

2025-01-11T08:57:17.323201+00:00 IST

Delhi SG Pipers to face Odisha Warriors in inaugural Women's HIL

Delhi SG Pipers have assembled a strong women's squad for the four-team competition under the captaincy of India international and vice-captain of the national team Navneet Kaur. Boasting of a mix of young and experienced players, Delhi SG Pipers will look to start their campaign on a positive note.

2025-01-11T08:45:22.338327+00:00 IST

HIL: Tamil Nadu Dragons clinch win over Rarh Bengal Tigers

Tamil Nadu Dragons extended their winning run as they rode on goals from Karthi Selvam (16') and Uttam Singh (37') to earn a hard-fought win against the Shrachi Bengal Tigers in an enthralling Hockey India League match at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium on Friday.

2025-01-10T18:12:11.723033+00:00 IST

Soorma Hockey Club gear up to face Hyderabad Toofans

Soorma Hockey Club are halfway through Phase 1 of the Men's Hockey India League being held at the iconic Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela.

2025-01-10T10:02:32.911830+00:00 IST

Delhi SG Pipers' Savita Punia happy to have Nikki in squad

The inaugural edition of the women's Hockey India League will start from January 12 this year with the final scheduled for January 26, which marks country's Republic Day. The four-team affair will be held in Ranchi and Rourkela. Soorma Hockey Club will play Rarh Bengal Tigers in the campaign opener at January 13 in Ranchi.

2025-01-10T09:20:46.555494+00:00 IST

HIL: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers secure win over Team Gonasika

The Vedanta Kalinga Lancers secured their second successive win of the season after beating Team Gonasika 2-1 in their Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 match at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Thursday.

2025-01-09T17:25:52.094211+00:00 IST

HIL: Determined Hyderabad Toofans win 3-0 against UP Rudras

Hyderabad Toofans came up with an inspired performance to beat UP Rudras 3-0 to register their first out-right victory here at the Hockey India League on Wednesday.

2025-01-08T16:52:05.417288+00:00 IST

HIL: Janssen helps Tamil Nadu Dragons beat Team Gonasika

The Tamil Nadu Dragons, led by Jip Janssen's hat-trick, pulled off a stunning 6-5 comeback win against Team Gonasika in a goal-fest in the Hockey India League clash at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium on Wednesday.

2025-01-08T15:15:10.746815+00:00 IST

Soorma Hockey Club women’s Team inspires fans

As the Soorma Hockey Club women's team gears up for the inaugural edition of the Women's Hockey India League, they concluded their training camp with a community focused activation titled 'Sitaare Aur Soorma' at Panjab University in Chandigarh. The initiative featured an open training session and a grassroots festival to connect with the local community and ignite a passion for hockey among young enthusiasts.

2025-01-08T14:54:04.096388+00:00 IST

Over Rs 10 cr to be spent on prize money in men's, women's HIL

In the Men's HIL, the winning team will take home a prize of Rs 3 crore, while the runners-up will be awarded Rs 2 crore. The team that finishes third will receive Rs 1 crore, adding extra motivation for every team to battle for the top spots.

2025-01-08T06:01:14.248871+00:00 IST

HIL 2024-25: Kalinga Lancers defeats Rarh Bengal Tigers 6-0

The Vedanta Kalinga Lancers secured their first win of Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 as they hammered the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers 6-0 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Tuesday. Thierry Brinkman (3` and 47`), Sanjay (6`), Alexander Hendrickx (9`), Nicolas Bandurak (29`) and Boby Singh Dhami (49`) scored for the Kalinga Lancers.

2025-01-07T22:52:20.791624+00:00 IST

HIL: Soorma Hockey Club defeat Delhi SG Pipers

Tomas Domene (43') and Manjeet Singh (45') scored to grant Delhi SG Pipers a two-goal lead in the third quarter. However, Harmanpreet Singh (48', 57') found the back of the net twice with his drag flicks to get Soorma back on level terms in the last quarter and force penalty shootouts

2025-01-06T17:47:29.815631+00:00 IST

Sudev, Sorsby power Tamil Nadu Dragons to 2-0 win vs UP Rudras

The Tamil Nadu Dragons rode on goals from Abharan Sudev ('48) and Thomas Sorsby ('60) and a rock-solid defensive show from skipper Amit Rohidas to notch up a 2-0 win over the UP Rudras at the Hero Hockey India League clash at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium on Sunday.

2025-01-05T18:05:52.871202+00:00 IST

Soorma Hockey Club beat Kalinga Lancers in seven-goal thriller

Vincent Vanasch put in a stellar performance in goal to help Soorma Hockey Club beat Kalinga Lancers 4-3 in the Hero Hockey India League at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Sunday. Jeremy Hayward (11`), Nicolas della Torre (35`), Harmanpreet Singh (50`) and Harish Somappa (52`) scored for Soorma Hockey Club while Thierry Brinkman (5`), Sanjay (30`) and Gursahibjit Singh (50`) were on target for the Lancers.

2025-01-05T17:51:24.891321+00:00 IST

Team Gonasika beat Hyderabad Toofans to notch first win of HIL

SV Sunil (2`), Victor Charlet (33`) and Nilam Sanjeep Xess (60`) scored for Team Gonasika while Tim Brand (12`) scored for the Hyderabad Toofans, as per a press release from HIL.

2025-01-04T17:36:29.894431+00:00 IST

Unbeaten Sharchi Rarh Bengal Tigers defeat Delhi SG Pipers 4-1 

Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers put up a spirited performance to defeat Delhi SG Pipers 4-1 in an exciting contest here at the on-going Hockey India League (HIL) at the iconic Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium. It was goals by Sukhjeet Singh (1'), Jugraj Singh (17', 38') and Abhishek (47') that helped Tigers register their third consecutive win while Gareth Furlong scored the lone goal for Delhi SG Pipers, as per a release from Hockey India League.

2025-01-04T15:17:55.860165+00:00 IST

Delhi SG Pipers seek first win of Hockey India League

A keen contest awaits Delhi SG Pipers when they take on second-paced Shrachi Rarh Bengal Warriors in their third match of the Hockey India League on Saturday.

2025-01-04T09:07:54.536704+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu Dragons earn bonus point after 2-2 (6-5) shootout win

Experienced goalie David Harte starred in the shootouts for Tamil Nadu Dragons as they clinched an important bonus point against Vedanta Kalinga Lancers after a 2-2 (6-5) win in the ongoing Hockey India League here at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium on Friday.

2025-01-03T17:30:04.258696+00:00 IST