Hockey India extended its warmest congratulations to veteran hockey coach Baldev Singh and Indian women's hockey goalkeeper Savita on being conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri award, recognising their outstanding contributions to Indian hockey and sport at large, according to a release
The stage is set for a blockbuster finale to the Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 as Vedanta Kalinga Lancers lock horns with Ranchi Royals in the final at the iconic Kalinga Hockey Stadium
As the nation celebrates its 77th Republic Day, various members of the Indian sports fraternity took to social media to extend their Republic Day wishes on Monday.
Ranchi Royals registered a sensational 3-2 win against Hyderabad Toofans in Qualifier 2 of the Men's Hockey India League 2026 (HIL) here at the iconic Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
Ladakh ran out of luck as ITBP women reclaimed the Khelo India Winter Games ice-hockey gold at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium on Sunday evening. In a thrilling match, ITBP scored in the opening seconds of extra time after regulation time ended 1-1.
Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur to be conferred with the Padma Shree award, along with para high jumper Praveen Kumar and hockey star Savita Punia, and others. Tennis legend Vijay Amritraj to receive the Padma Bhushan after the list of 2026 awardees was announced on the eve of the 77th
Vedanta Kalinga Lancers became the first team to qualify for the final of the men's HIL 2025-26 after a 2-1 victory in Qualifier 1 against Ranchi Royals at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on Friday. The Lancers had earlier finished the league stage at the top of the standings with 16 points.
The match, starting at 7:30 PM IST, will be a do-or-die encounter, with the winner earning a coveted spot in the Final, where table-toppers and Qualifier 1 winners, Vedanta Kalinga Lancers, await. The losing team, meanwhile, will play the 3/4th place match against HIL GC.
Actors Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, who became popular after starring in the queer hockey drama Heated Rivalry, have been chosen as torchbearers for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Vedanta Kalinga Lancers booked their spot in the final of the Men's HIL, securing a 2-1 win against Ranchi Royals at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Friday. Ranchi Royals will take on the Hyderabad Toofans in Qualifier 2 on Sunday for a spot in the final.
Hosts Ladakh and ITBP women marched into the final of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 ice hockey competition in commanding fashion on Friday. This will be a repeat of KIWG 2025's women's ice hockey final, according to a release.