Hockey

Navneet, Mumtaz optimistic of India's Olympic medal chances

Both the hockey players spoke to ANI on the sidelines of the final of the 4th Hockey India Senior Women Inter-Departmental National Championship 2024 on Monday, between IndianOil Ltd and the Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB). The tournament was won by RSPB by 3-1.

2024-10-22T06:38:18.900537+00:00 IST

Vandana hails improvement in young players ahead of Asian CT 2024

Ahead of the women's Asian Champions Trophy this year, Indian women's hockey forward Vandana Katariya said that the youngsters in the team have improved a lot and expressed hope in the team to defend the title.

2024-10-21T16:05:54.487823+00:00 IST

HIL will give players chance to learn from overseas talent: Udita

Udita spoke to ANI on the sidelines of the final of 4th Hockey India Senior Women Inter-Departmental National Championship 2024 on Monday, between her team of IndianOil Ltd and the Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB). She made history during the recently-held Hockey India League (HIL) auctions, emerging as the most expensive player after being bought for Rs 32 lakhs by Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers. Playing as a defender, she has scored 11 goals in 108 matches for India.

2024-10-21T15:46:31.597981+00:00 IST

RSPB clinches 4th Hockey India Senior Women's Inter-Dep C'ship

The match, held at New Delhi's Major Dhyanchand National Hockey Stadium, featured some of India's top hockey stars and provided an electrifying conclusion to the tournament.

2024-10-21T12:52:46.179040+00:00 IST

Indian Hockey Team arrive in Delhi ahead of series vs Germany

The Indian Hockey Team on Sunday arrived at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport ahead of their upcoming bilateral series against Germany.

2024-10-20T15:53:40.389893+00:00 IST

Sultan of Johor Cup: India stuns Great Britain with 6-4 win

The Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team continued their winning streak as they registered a stunning 6-4 win against Great Britain (GB) in a high-scoring game at the Sultan of Johor Cup on Sunday.

2024-10-20T12:27:31.102111+00:00 IST

HI names 22-member squad for India vs Germany Bilateral Series

Hockey India (HI) on Sunday named the 22-member Indian Men's Hockey team for the upcoming bilateral series against the reigning World Champions Germany in New Delhi.

2024-10-20T07:56:53.955782+00:00 IST

Hockey India League franchise Gonasika unveils logo

The Hockey India League (HIL) franchise Gonasika unveiled its team logo in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey was also present at the event.

2024-10-19T20:16:26.571827+00:00 IST

Sultan of Johor Cup: India Colts register 4-2 victory over Japan

The Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team made an impressive start to their campaign here at the Sultan of Johor Cup on Saturday with a stunning 4-2 win against Japan.

2024-10-19T10:59:04.188846+00:00 IST

IndianOil and Railways make grand entry in the semi-finals

The quarter-final matches of the 4th Hockey India Senior Women Inter-Departmental National Championship 2024 were filled with excitement and dominant performances, as the top teams fought hard for a place in the semi-finals.

2024-10-18T14:30:34.020591+00:00 IST

WHIL: Sunelita, Sangita headline Delhi SG Pipers' strong squad

Delhi SG Pipers bought several talented youngsters in Sunelita (Rs 24 lakh), Sangita (Rs 22 lakh), Bichu (Rs 16 lakh), Deepika (Rs 20 lakh) and Mumtaz Khan (Rs 10 lakh) as the franchise focussed on building a team with a long-term vision in mind. The team comprises eight junior players, with six of them being particularly young, having ample time to develop their skills over the next three years

2024-10-16T18:29:14.049307+00:00 IST

Hardik is the beating heart of UP Rudras: Cedric D’Souza

The strong 24-member squad consists of 16 Indian players, including a mandatory four juniors (U-21), and eight overseas players. The team acquired international stars like Lars Balk in the back, Floris Wortelboer and Seve van Ass in the midfield amongst others

2024-10-16T13:58:30.125655+00:00 IST

"HIL great opportunity for players": Madhavkrishna Singhania

UP Rudras put together a dynamic outfit for the upcoming season of HIL, securing a versatile mix at the two-day men's player auction which concluded in New Delhi. The strong 24-member squad consists of 16 Indian players, including a mandatory four juniors (U-21), and eight overseas players. The team acquired international stars like Lars Balk in the back, Floris Wortelboer and Seve van Ass in the midfield amongst others.

2024-10-16T11:34:30.772083+00:00 IST

HIL 2024-25: Franchises assemble strong teams for women's edition

The Hockey India League (HIL) Player Auction 2024/25 for the women's competition was successfully conducted in New Delhi on 15th October 2024. All four franchises assembled strong squads for the inaugural season, scheduled to take place in Ranchi later this year.

2024-10-15T15:48:40.699308+00:00 IST

HIL 2024-25: Kalinga Lancers announce squad for upcoming season

Hockey India League (HIL) team Kalinga Lancers on Tuesday unveiled the lineup for the upcoming 2024 season which has returned back after a long break of seven years.

2024-10-15T14:18:26.750725+00:00 IST

"HIL will be a fine platform for juniors": Sreejesh

Sreejesh was speaking on day two of HIL Auction day two for the eight men's franchises.

2024-10-14T19:25:58.409980+00:00 IST

HIL Auction day two: Men's franchises assemble robust squads

On Day 2 of the auction, overseas players fetched significant bids, with Belgium's Victor Wegnez (sold for Rs 40 lakh to Soorma Hockey Club) becoming the costliest buy. Other top overseas buys included the Dutch Captain Thierry Brinkman (Rs 38 lakh) and Belgium's Arthur Van Doren (Rs 32 lakh), sold to Kalinga Lancers, while Moriangthem Rabichandra (Rs 32 lakh to Kalinga Lancers) and Maninder Singh (Rs 26 lakh to Soorma Hockey Club) were notable Indian buys on Day 2.

2024-10-14T17:29:35.329887+00:00 IST

HIL auction day two witnesses strategic approach from franchises

Some notable overseas buys included the Dutch duo of Thierry Brinkman (Rs 38 lakh) and Arthur Van Doren (Rs 32 lakh), who were sold to Kalinga Lancers. Tomas Domene (for Rs 36 lakh to Delhi SG Pipers), Australia's Aran Zalewski (for Rs 27 lakh to Kalinga Lancers), and Blake Govers (for Rs 27 lakh to Tamil Nadu Dragons) were also top buys in the first half, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2024-10-14T11:08:29.397500+00:00 IST

HIL Women’s Auction: Over 350 players ready for historic event

After a 7-year hiatus, the highly anticipated Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 is making a grand return with an expanded format, featuring both men's and, for the first time, an exclusive women's league.

2024-10-14T08:23:27.119119+00:00 IST

"We have mostly gone with Indian players": PR Sreejesh

The Hockey India League (HIL) auction witnessed a flurry of strategic bids and significant selections as teams aimed to bolster their squads for the upcoming season. Key figures from various franchises shared their thoughts on their team compositions and the auction process, highlighting their confidence and excitement for the season ahead. PR Sreejesh, the Director and Assistant Coach of Delhi SG Pipers, expressed satisfaction with their selections. He emphasized the balanced nature of the team, which includes a mix of experienced foreign and talented Indian players. "We have selected a good team, including a foreign goalkeeper. Mostly, we have gone with Indian players, creating a balanced team with enough players in defense and midfield. Tomorrow, we need to focus on the forward and midfield positions," said Sreejesh.

2024-10-13T22:38:17.591182+00:00 IST