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Hockey India League: Hyderabad Toofans set to face HIL GC in elim

With the losing team set to be knocked out of the tournament, both sides will be aiming to extend their title challenge when they take on each other today at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium at 1700hrs IST.

2026-01-23T07:37:59.810716+00:00 IST

Schedule for upcoming Hockey World Cup Qualifiers unveiled

The matches for the qualifiers will start from February 28 onwards and will be played in Chile (February 28 to March 8, Santiago), Egypt (March 1 to 7, Ismailia) and India (March 8 to 14, Hyderabad), said a statement from FIH issued on Thursday.

2026-01-23T03:33:46.530611+00:00 IST

Skater Gauri Rai seeks better infrastructure

Seventeen-year-old Gauri Rai from Haryana had a terrific outing at the 2026 Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) first-leg at Leh's Nawang Dorjan Stobdan Stadium (NDS) on Wednesday as she won gold in the advanced figure skating category.

2026-01-22T18:24:33.870685+00:00 IST

HIL: Soorma Hockey Club's 6-1 victory over SG Pipers fails to see them through to qualifiers

Soorma Hockey Club registered a 6-1 victory against the SG Pipers in the final Men's Hockey India League (HIL) group stage match.

2026-01-22T18:00:41.420911+00:00 IST

HIL: Spot in final at stake as Kalinga Lancers face Ranchi Royals

In this all-important playoff fixture, scheduled at 1700hrs IST, the top two teams from the league stage will go head-to-head for a direct spot in the tournament final. The home side, Vedanta Kalinga Lancers, finished atop the points table with 16 points after the league stage, while Ranchi Royals secured the second spot with 12 points, earning them the right to compete in this marquee matchup, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2026-01-22T07:02:53.003189+00:00 IST

HIL: Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons claim shootout bonus

The Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons edged past the Ranchi Royals 4-2 in a dramatic shootout at the Men's Hockey India League (HIL), after a pulsating encounter ended 3-3 at full time.

2026-01-21T17:31:16.181589+00:00 IST

Mandeep's HIL 2025-26 title dream fuelled by wife Udita's success

While Udita has already etched her name into this season's history books, Mandeep believes her success has added fresh motivation rather than pressure.

2026-01-21T06:40:07.991561+00:00 IST

"Had nothing to lose": Soorma Hockey Club skipper Harmanpreet

In Match 26 of the Men's Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 season at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Tuesday, Soorma Hockey Club delivered a stunning performance to beat league leaders Vedanta Kalinga Lancers 2-1. Playing in their final league match, the table-topping Lancers were unable to break down a resilient Soorma side, whose composure kept their slim playoff aspirations alive. Victor Wegnez was named Player of the Match for his magnificent work rate in both attack and defence.

2026-01-21T05:41:40.755919+00:00 IST

From six to sixteen: How Odisha’s footprint in HIL has grown

When the Men's Hockey India League first burst onto the scene in 2013, Odisha's presence was modest but meaningful. Six players from the state featured in the inaugural season, quietly carrying forward a legacy rooted in tribal belts, dusty training grounds and an unshakeable love for the sport.

2026-01-20T16:57:59.384235+00:00 IST

HIL 2025-26: Hyderabad Toofans clinch 3-2 win against HIL GC

Hyderabad Toofans moved into the top four with this win, keeping their hopes to qualify for the playoffs alive

2026-01-20T15:15:09.416721+00:00 IST

FIH reveals list of officials appointed for 2026 World Cup

The selection was made by the FIH Technical Officials and Umpiring Committees, chaired respectively by Sheila Brown (South Africa) and Peter Elders (Netherlands)

2026-01-20T14:51:41.628695+00:00 IST

HIL: Ranchi Royals secure a thrilling 4-1 win on penalties

Araijeet Singh Hundal (19', 32'), Sam Lane (42') and Tom Boon (57') were the goal scorers for Ranchi Royals, while Lalit Kumar Upadhyay (25', 53'), Kane Russell (36') and Sudeep Chirmako (39') scored the goals for HIL GC. In the shootout, Vishnukant Singh, Sam Lane, Maxime van Oost and Tom Boon scored from their attempts for the Royals, as per a Hockey India press release.

2026-01-19T16:36:53.144716+00:00 IST

Baba Bakala wins Roundglass Inter Development Centre Tournament

The final lived up to its billing as both teams went toe-to-toe in an end-to-end battle. The breakthrough came in the second quarter when Baba Bakala earned a penalty corner. Captain Shamsher Singh stepped up under pressure and executed a calm, clinical finish to give his side a vital lead.

2026-01-19T11:58:52.604973+00:00 IST

Women's HIL helped me grow as striker, handle pressure moments better: Lalremsiami

Shrachi Bengal Tigers' Lalremsiami finished as runner-up in Women's Hockey India League 2025-26. Indian veteran is now gearing up for Women's 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers

2026-01-19T09:44:43.899337+00:00 IST

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers maintain unbeaten run in HIL

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers maintained their unbeaten run in the Men's Hero Hockey India League (HIL), registering a 4-1 penalty shootout win against Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons after the two teams were tied 1-1 at the end of regulation time at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium.

2026-01-18T17:08:51.195562+00:00 IST

HIL: Late surge seals 3–2 comeback win for Shrachi Bengal Tigers

Dilraj Singh (4') and Tomas Domene (31') put the Pipers ahead, but the Tigers roared back with goals from Jugraj Singh (45'), Abhishek (45') and Affan Yousuf (48'). The triumph keeps the Tigers in the fray with a narrow hope of a top-four finish and a potential bid for the title, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2026-01-18T15:25:24.812550+00:00 IST

Dominant Vedanta Kalinga Lancers beat SG Pipers 6-1

Table-toppers Vedanta Kalinga Lancers opened the Bhubaneshwar leg of the Men's Hero Hockey India League (HIL) with a commanding 6-1 victory over SG Pipers,

2026-01-17T17:45:07.232539+00:00 IST

Arthur Van Doren excited to play in Bhubaneswar

When the Vedanta Kalinga Lancers walk out onto the turf in Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday, they will not just be defending their position at the top of the table -- they will be stepping into an atmosphere their Captain, Arthur Van Doren, believes is unlike any other in world hockey.

2026-01-17T07:25:01.496485+00:00 IST

HIL: Ranchi Royals conclude home leg with third win in a row

A brace from Tom Boon (20', 22') and goals from Mandeep Singh (47') and Manmeet Singh Rai (14') helped Ranchi Royals jump to third place on the points table. Meanwhile, Jeetpal (52') scored the only goal of the game for Soorma

2026-01-16T17:46:43.945977+00:00 IST

JSW Soorma Hockey Club register first win; beat HIL GC 3-1

JSW Soorma Hockey Club registered their first victory in the Hockey India League 2026 (Men's) as they beat HIL Governing Council (GC) 3-1 in a comfortable fashion here at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Thursday.

2026-01-16T04:53:11.636173+00:00 IST

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers move to top of HIL table with 1-0 win

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers maintained their unbeaten run in the Hockey India League, registering a 1-0 win against Hyderabad Toofans at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium on Wednesday. Alexander Hendrickx scored the only goal of the game to help the Lancers get over the line.

2026-01-14T13:46:15.205553+00:00 IST