Hockey

JSW Soorma Hockey Club register maiden win in the Women's HIL

JSW Soorma Hockey Club registered their first win of the Women's Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26, beating Ranchi Royals 2-1 at Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium here on Monday. Penny Squibb (1') and Olivia Shannon (39') scored for the winners, while Agostina Alonso (35') netted for Ranchi Royals

2026-01-05T15:46:04.219837+00:00 IST

“The group is growing with every session,” Kalinga Lancers coach

Alexander Hendrickx (7', 28') and Gursahibjit Singh (16', 26') scored two goals each as Vedanta Kalinga Lancers recovered from an early deficit to take control of the contest and secure the opening points of the season, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2026-01-05T12:51:27.476109+00:00 IST

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers secure 4-2 win against Ranchi Royals

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers claimed a 4-2 victory over Ranchi Royals in the Men's Hockey India League (HIL) at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. Alexander Hendrickx (7', 28') and Gursahibjit Singh (16', 26') scored the goals for Vedanta Kalinga Lancers while Tom Boon (1') and Mandeep Singh (9') were the goalscorers for Ranchi Royals

2026-01-04T16:08:35.350296+00:00 IST

HIL: Defending champions Shrachi Bengal Tigers start with win

For the Tigers, Sukhjeet Singh (33'), Abhishek (45') and Gursewak Singh (60'), while a lone goal was scored by Prabhjot Singh (54') for Soorma, as per a Hockey India press release.

2026-01-04T15:27:14.680456+00:00 IST

SG Pipers’ KY Williott highlights team's preparations

SG Pipers vice-captain KY Willott shared insights on the team's preparations for the Hockey India League (HIL) 2026 season, while captain Jarmanpreet Singh emphasised that the HIL offers young Indian hockey players valuable experience by playing alongside overseas talent.

2026-01-04T14:13:29.053926+00:00 IST

Shrachi Bengal Tigers prevail 1-0 against hosts Ranchi Royals

With a disciplined and determined performance, Shrachi Bengal Tigers secured a 1-0 victory against Ranchi Royals in match number eight of the Women's Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 at Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium on Sunday. Agustina Gorzelany (37') scored the decisive goal of the game to help her side register three points and move to second place on the points table

2026-01-04T13:56:09.928082+00:00 IST

Dragons clinch a 3-3 (4-2 SO) win against Hyderabad Toofans

The Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons secured a thrilling penalty shootout victory against Hyderabad Toofans to begin their campaign with a bonus point in the opening game of the Hero Hockey India League (HIL) on Saturday.

2026-01-03T17:48:05.697114+00:00 IST

Navneet Kaur after beating Soorma Hockey Club 3-1 in HIL 

SG Pipers' captain Navneet Kaur expressed her thrill at her team's performance, feeling confident they're on the right track after Pipers produced a composed display to defeat Soorma Hockey Club 3-1 in their Women's Hockey India League (HIL) fixture on Saturday.

2026-01-03T16:44:27.853241+00:00 IST

 Vedanta Kalinga Lancers eye strong start

The new season of the Hockey India League (HIL) is upon us, and Vedanta Kalinga Lancers are all set to take on Ranchi Royals in their opening fixture on January 4 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium,

2026-01-03T16:10:37.671302+00:00 IST

SG Pipers come from behind to beat JSW Soorma Hockey Club 3-1

SG Pipers produced a composed and authoritative performance to defeat JSW Soorma Hockey Club 3-1 in their Women's Hockey India League (HIL) encounter at Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium here, combining sustained attacking pressure with resolute defending to extend their stay at the top of the points table

2026-01-03T13:54:08.233153+00:00 IST

"Calm, clear and ready to take on the champions": Harmanpreet

There's no easing into the season for Soorma Hockey Club. Their Hockey India League campaign begins on Sunday against the defending champions, Rarh Bengal Tigers; a challenge the group has prepared for with clarity and intent

2026-01-03T13:05:52.700698+00:00 IST

Ranchi Royals beat Soorma Hockey Club 2-0 in Women's HIL 2025-26

Ranchi Royals defeated Soorma Hockey Club 2-0 in their Women's Hero Hockey India League 2025-26 encounter at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Stadium in Ranchi on Friday.

2026-01-02T17:07:49.505381+00:00 IST

Men's Hockey India League 2025/26 starts tomorrow

This will be the second edition of the revived Men's Hockey India League and is scheduled to be held in multiple cities, starting with Chennai, then moving to Ranchi, and concluding in Bhubaneswar, with the final on January 26.

2026-01-02T15:51:31.433263+00:00 IST

Sjoerd Marijne named chief coach of Indian Women's Hockey Team

Hockey India on Friday announced the appointment of Sjoerd Marijne as the Chief Coach of the Indian Women's Hockey Team, according to a release.

2026-01-02T07:11:39.121926+00:00 IST

"They gave good competition": Rapaso after win over SG Pipers

After winning the thrilling clash against SG Pipers in the ongoing Women's Hockey India League 2025-26 season, Shrachi Bengal Tigers captain Valentina Rapaso praised her opponents for giving a good competition

2026-01-02T04:13:41.140329+00:00 IST

HIL: Shrachi Bengal Tigers beat SG Pipers 3-3 (4-3 SO)

Shrachi Bengal Tigers held their nerve in a dramatic Women's Hockey India League 2025-26 encounter to edge past SG Pipers in a shootout after the two sides were locked at 3-3 at the end of regulation time, with Lalremsiami's sudden-death conversion sealing the bonus point after a pulsating contest

2026-01-01T17:27:16.455201+00:00 IST

“It’s kind of fun, but it’s challenging also because...":Sreejesh

"It's kind of fun, but it's challenging also because I'm not really into the worst part of administration because I do have a very good team who is managing that but I try to guide them with the experience which I had as a player," Sreejesh told ANI.

2026-01-01T13:03:46.331606+00:00 IST

World Cup dream, Asian Games highlight of Indian hockey's 2026

From the pursuit of the FIH Men's World Cup to the defence of their Asian Games title in Japan, the upcoming year will be defined by high-priority international fixtures, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2026-01-01T11:22:58.381027+00:00 IST

Ranchi Royals and Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons focus on sharp execut

As the Hockey India League (HIL) 2026 season draws closer, the Ranchi Royals and Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons are taking shape with clear tactical identities. While the Royals are built around speed, versatility and attacking transitions, the Dragons have focused on building a solid defensive unit backed by top-class goalkeeping and reliable penalty-corner options

2026-01-01T11:00:35.800769+00:00 IST

Olympic Champion Andre De Grasse named International Event Ambassador for the 21st edition of Tata Mumbai Marathon

The Tata Mumbai Marathon (TMM), a World Athletics Gold Label Race, set to take place on January 18, 2026, has announced Olympic Champion Andre De Grasse as the International Event Ambassador for its 21st edition.

2025-12-31T17:08:12.935494+00:00 IST

Indian women’s team ends 2025 with strong continental performance

The Indian women's hockey team charged through 2025 with a standout silver medal at the Women's Asia Cup, navigating fierce group battles and knockout drama to cement its place among Asia's elite, even as global tests sharpened their edge for the road ahead.

2025-12-31T17:03:24.198953+00:00 IST