Vedanta Kalinga Lancers were crowned Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 champions following a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Ranchi Royals at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Monday, according to a release.
Vedanta Kalinga Lancers defeated Ranchi Royals 3-2 in a thrilling Final to claim the HIL title in front of home fans at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Monday.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi congratulated Vedanta Kalinga Lancers on winning the Men's Hockey India League (HIL) title in front of home fans at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Monday.
Alexander Hendrickx (4', 27') and Dilpreet Singh (25') scored for the Lancers. Meanwhile, Araijeet Singh Hundal (9') and Captain Tom Boon (59') were the goal scorers for Ranchi Royals, as per a press release from Hockey India.
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
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.
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.
Vedanta Kalinga Lancers booked their spot in the final of the Men's Hockey India League (HIL), securing a 2-1 win against Ranchi Royals at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Friday,
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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