Hockey

Hockey India congratulates National Sports Award 2024 winners

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced list on Thursday where Harmanpreet Singh was among the athletes to be conferred with Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award

2025-01-03T10:48:29.136949+00:00 IST

HIL 2024-25: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers to face Tamil Nadu Dragons

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers will continue playing "creative and offensive hockey" when they take on Tamil Nadu Dragons in their second outing of the Hockey India League at Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Friday

2025-01-03T10:12:26.214651+00:00 IST

UP Rudras defeat Soorma Hockey Club 3-0 in Hockey India League

UP Rudras took on Soorma Hockey Club and beat them 3-0 in the Hockey India League 2024-25 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Thursday.

2025-01-03T02:46:00.462990+00:00 IST

Tete to receive Arjuna Award, Hockey Jharkhand expresses pride

Indian women's hockey captain Salima Tete is set to be conferred with the prestigious Arjuna Award, a recognition of her exceptional achievements in the sport. This honour has brought immense pride to her home state, with officials from the Jharkhand Hockey Board expressing their joy and congratulations.

2025-01-02T21:09:20.463896+00:00 IST

Soorma Hockey Club gear up for test against UP Rudras

Soorma Hockey Club is set to take on the UP Rudras in their second match of Hero Hockey India League at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium

2025-01-01T18:00:09.411295+00:00 IST

HIL: Rupinder brace hands Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers win

Rupinder Pal Singh rolled back the years as he scored a brace to help the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers beat Team Gonasika in their Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 match at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Wednesday.

2025-01-01T17:50:08.118638+00:00 IST

Hockey India League is very close to my heart: FIH President

After a grand opening on December 28, Hockey India League 2024-25 is in full swing, with eight men's teams delivering spectacular performances at the iconic Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, Odisha. FIH president Dato Tayyab Ikram, who has been closely following the enthralling action, addressed the media during a special press conference, marking the New Year

2025-01-01T13:39:45.819883+00:00 IST

HIL: Hyderabad Toofans bag bonus point after shootout win

After making a dream start with two early goals via Amandeep Lakra (11') and Gonzalo Peillat (13'), Hyderabad Toofans squandered the lead to allow Delhi SG Pipers to bounce back in the game and draw 2-2 in regulation time here in a thrilling clash at the on-going Hockey India League 2025 on the New Year's Eve.

2024-12-31T17:16:18.080111+00:00 IST

UP Rudras secure 3-1 victory over Vedanta Kalinga Lancers in HIL

James Mazarelo delivered a match-winning performance to help the UP Rudras secure a 3-1 victory against the Vedanta Kalinga Lancers in their Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 match at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Monday.

2024-12-30T18:54:15.924223+00:00 IST

Salima Tete, Savita Punia to lead Soorma Hockey Club

Soorma Hockey Club, on Saturday announced Indian hockey icons Salima Tete and Savita Punia as co-captains for the inaugural season of the Women's Hockey India League.

2024-12-30T18:29:21.494049+00:00 IST

Soorma Hockey Club beat Tamil Nadu Dragons in penalty shootouts

Soorma Hockey Club took on Tamil Nadu Dragons and beat them 1-1 (4-1 SO), clinching the bonus point in penalty shootouts to conclude the second day of action at the Hero Hockey India League 2024-25 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela today.

2024-12-29T18:08:43.850965+00:00 IST

"Key for me is stopping penalty corners from Harmanpreet": Lars

Lars Balk, the Dutch professional field hockey player who has joined the UP Rudras for the Hockey India League (HIL), is looking forward to the challenges and opportunities the league presents.

2024-12-29T18:03:35.205959+00:00 IST

Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers outshine Hyderabad Toofans 3-2

Day Two at the Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 season witnessed thrilling action unfold at the iconic Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela with Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers and Hyderabad Toofans match going down to the wire.

2024-12-29T17:55:37.483601+00:00 IST

HIL 2024-25: Kalinga Lancers to open new season against UP Rudras

Champions when the League was last held seven years ago, the Lancers open the new season in the eight-team competition against UP Rudras at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium on Monday, in their spiritual home of Odisha

2024-12-29T12:41:59.675579+00:00 IST

Delhi SG Pipers defeat Gonasika in HIL opener

Delhi SG Pipers started their Hockey India League campaign on a rousing note, beating Team Gonasika of Visakhapatnam 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out after both the teams were locked 2-2 at the end of regulation time in the opening encounter of the much-anticipated Hockey India League.

2024-12-28T17:49:42.184539+00:00 IST

Soorma Hockey to begin HIL journey with clash vs TN Dragons

Soorma Hockey Club has assembled a formidable lineup, including international stars like Australian defender Jeremy Hayward, Belgian midfielder Victor Wegnez, Dutch forward Boris Burkhardt and Indian young guns like Sunit Lakra, Ashu Maurya, Sukhvinder and Mohith H.S who will play under the guidance of Belgian head coach Jeroen Baart.

2024-12-28T14:48:43.765152+00:00 IST

“Gonzalo is one of the best….”: Hyderabad Toofans coach

Bir spoke to ANI recently about the return of the HIL, Hyderabad Toofans team, India's chances at Los Angeles 2028 Olympics hockey tournament etc. The tournament will kickstart on December 28 with the Toofans taking on Rarh Bengal Tigers on December 29 in Rourkela.

2024-12-28T06:37:33.168143+00:00 IST

“Amit is a versatile player....": Tamil Nadu Dragons coach Rein

HIL will return after seven years, with the men's competition starting from December 28. On next day, Soorma Hockey Club will be the first challenge Tamil Nadu Dragons encounter in Rourkela.

2024-12-27T19:12:39.961827+00:00 IST

HIL: Delhi SG Pipers gear up to face Gonasika in season opener

The highly anticipated return of the Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 is set to become a reality with a clash between Delhi SG Pipers and Gonasika on Saturday, promising a spectacular showcase of world-class hockey and fierce competition.

2024-12-27T14:04:40.599452+00:00 IST

Delhi SG Pipers eye positive start to HIL campaign

Delhi SG Pipers, the Delhi franchise of the revamped HIL, will look to make a strong beginning to their campaign in the men's Hockey India League when they take on Team Gonasika of Visakhapatnam in the opening match of the revamped HIL

2024-12-27T10:27:07.594560+00:00 IST

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers announce Aran Zalewski as their captain

The Kalinga Lancers, showcase an impressive combination of seasoned players like Thierry Brinkman and Alexander Hendrickx, alongside rising Indian talents such as Krishan Pathak, Rosan Kujur, and Sanjay. The team will be coached by German maestro Valentin Altenburg

2024-12-27T10:04:02.620441+00:00 IST