The Pipers began on a disciplined note, moving the ball with pace and purpose, and their intent was rewarded early in the contest. Captain Navneet Kaur (4') put her side ahead early with a moment of individual brilliance. Intercepting a pass in her own half, Navneet surged forward on a scint
As the Men's Hockey India League (HIL) heads into the 2026 season, JSW Soorma Hockey Club and SG Pipers are shaping up as strong contenders, each following a distinct approach. While Soorma continues to rely on a core group of proven international stars to maintain their status as a dominant
The second season of the Women's Hockey India League is all set to push the standards of women's hockey even higher when it gets underway in Ranchi from December 28 to January 10. Building on the success of the inaugural edition, which saw packed stands and high-quality contests, the upcomin
After finishing last in the inaugural season of the Women's Hockey India League (HIL) with just two wins, one of them coming in a shootout, and managing only four goals across six league matches, SG Pipers will head into the upcoming season determined to turn things around and address the
Reflecting on the first few days of training, Sofie highlighted the confidence and instinctive play of rising talents such as Ishika and Sunelita Toppo, noting how quickly they have stood out with their expressive style on the field, as per a press release from Hockey India League (HIL).
Alpine SG Pipers upset two-time defending champions Triveni Continental Kings to be crowned champions of the third edition of the Global Chess League (GCL), a joint initiative of Tech Mahindra and FIDE, on Tuesday
Leon Luke Mendonca's draw on the prodigy board was worth more than a win for Alpine SG Pipers as they qualified for the final against table topper Triveni Continental Kings despite losing their last league match 6-11 against PBG Alaskan Knights in the Global Chess League (GCL), a joint initi
"For us, the next biggest challenge is the World Cup and the Asian Games because these are the major events that are coming next year after the Hockey India League (HIL) and the Pro League," he told ANI.
The squad features a balanced mix of experienced Indian internationals and emerging young talent, providing depth across all departments. With intense competition expected across teams, the emphasis this season is on building rhythm early and maintaining discipline across matches
SG Pipers women's captain Navneet Kaur highlighted the importance of the Hockey India League (HIL), especially in terms of exposure and interaction between Indian and foreign players, stating that the tournament plays a key role in building confidence and learning among athletes.
Three-time women's world champion Hou Yifan won both her games with black pieces to help Alpine SG Pipers register two victories on the penultimate day of the league stage and jump to second spot on Match day in the Global Chess League (GCL), a joint initiative of Tech Mahindra and FIDE.