Vedanta Kalinga Lancers

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers’ Fourth Straight Win Sends Them Top of the Table in Men’s Hero Hockey India League

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers continued their impressive start to the Men’s Hero Hockey India League 2025–26, extending their unbeaten run with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Hyderabad Toofans at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Wednesday. The win, their fourth on the trot, propelled the Lancers to the top of…

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Indian Sports

Jugraj Singh’s Hat-Trick Powers Shrachi Bengal Tigers to Crucial 5–3 Win Over Tamil Nadu Dragons

Defending champions Shrachi Bengal Tigers produced a timely statement of intent in the Hero Hockey India League 2026 (Men), registering a pulsating 5–3 victory over Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Tuesday. Led by a captain’s performance from Jugraj Singh, who struck his first hat-trick…

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Asia Cup 2025

Hockey India signs MoU with Government of Telangana to host Women’s 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad

Hockey India on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Telangana to host the Women’s 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers, marking another significant milestone in India’s growing role as a global destination for elite international hockey. The qualification tournament will be held in Hyderabad from 8 to 14 March 2026….

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Hockey India League

Navneet Kaur and the making of a champion: how the Hero Women’s Hockey India League 2025–26 signalled a new era

The Hero Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26 was more than just another domestic tournament. Staged in Ranchi between December 28, 2025, and January 10, 2026, it became a statement of intent for Indian women’s hockey a league that now combines competitive credibility, commercial seriousness, and a genuine pathway for elite performance. At the center…

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Ranchi Royals

Ranchi Royals register first win of Men’s Hero HIL 2025–26 season with stunning 4–1 comeback against Shrachi Bengal Tigers

Ranchi Royals produced one of the most dramatic turnarounds of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26 season, scoring four goals in a blistering final quarter to overpower defending champions Shrachi Bengal Tigers 4–1 and claim their first three points of the campaign. What looked like a frustrating evening for the home side for…

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Women’s Hero Hockey India League

SG Pipers edge Shrachi Bengal Tigers in shoot-out to clinch Women’s Hero Hockey India League 2025–26 title

SG Pipers held their nerve under pressure to defeat Shrachi Bengal Tigers 1-1 (3-2 in shoot-out) in a gripping final and lift the Women’s Hero Hockey India League 2025–26 title at a packed stadium in Ranchi on Saturday. In a contest defined by fine margins, defensive discipline, and goalkeeping excellence, the Pipers prevailed in the…

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Women’s Hockey India League

Hero Women’s Hockey India League 2025–26: A defining season and the rise of Sunelita Toppo

The Hero Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26 marked a decisive step forward in the professionalization of women’s hockey in India, blending competitive depth, financial backing, and a clear pathway for emerging domestic talent. Staged at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda AstroTurf Stadium in Ranchi from December 28, 2025 to January 10, 2026, the…

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JSW Soorma Hockey Club

Harmanpreet Singh Leads JSW Soorma Hockey Club to Shootout Win Over Hyderabad Toofans

Captain Harmanpreet Singh once again proved decisive as JSW Soorma Hockey Club edged past Hyderabad Toofans 3–1 in a shootout after a tightly contested 1–1 draw in regulation time in the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium on Friday. In a match defined by defensive discipline, goalkeeping excellence,…

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Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons

Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons Hold Their Nerve to Beat SG Pipers 5–4 in Shootout After Eight-Goal Thriller

Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons showcased composure under pressure to clinch a vital bonus point, edging past SG Pipers 5–4 in the shootout after an absorbing 4–4 draw in regulation time in a high-octane Men’s Hero Hockey India League encounter at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium on Friday. In a match that swung repeatedly in momentum…

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Vedanta Kalinga Lancers

“The group stayed brave,” says Jay Stacy as Vedanta Kalinga Lancers move to second spot with 2-1 win over Shrachi Bengal Tigers

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers underlined their growing confidence and tactical maturity in the Men’s Hero Hockey India League 2025–26 with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Shrachi Bengal Tigers at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Thursday. Two late goals in the fourth quarter from Alexander Hendrickx and Boby Singh Dhami sealed the Lancers’ second…

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Soorma Hockey Club

A Season of Two Halves: What Soorma Hockey Club’s Women’s HIL Campaign Revealed About Structure, Psychology and Leadership

Soorma Hockey Club’s Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26 campaign will be remembered less for its final standing and more for the stark contrast it offered in how elite teams function under different leadership and psychological environments. Finishing fourth in a four-team league, the JSW-owned franchise endured a torrid start before staging a late resurgence…

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Vedanta Kalinga Lancers

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers climb to second after late 2–1 win over Shrachi Bengal Tigers

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers continued their upward surge in the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26 with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Shrachi Bengal Tigers at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Egmore, on Thursday. A dramatic late strike from Boby Singh Dhami sealed the contest for the Lancers after Affan Yousuf had briefly restored parity…

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Hockey India League

The Sentinel of Surat: How Bansari Solanki Embodied the Defensive Evolution of the Women’s Hockey India League

The 2025–26 season of the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) has marked a decisive step forward in the professionalisation of women’s hockey in India. With a compact yet intensely competitive format, the league has become a testing ground where international tactical standards meet the rapidly maturing Indian domestic system. Amid this landscape, one performance stood…

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Hyderabad Toofans

Hyderabad Toofans Produce Stirring Second-Half Comeback to Sink Ranchi Royals 3–2 in Hero HIL

Hyderabad Toofans showcased resilience and tactical maturity to script a memorable 3–2 comeback victory over Ranchi Royals in a gripping Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26 encounter at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Egmore, on Wednesday. After trailing 0–2 at halftime following a brace from Tom Boon, the Toofans turned the contest on its…

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JSW Soorma

JSW Soorma Sign Off Women’s Hero HIL Campaign with Gritty Win Over Finalists Shrachi Bengal Tigers

JSW Soorma Hockey Club brought their Women’s Hero Hockey India League 2025–26 campaign to a positive close with a hard-fought 3–2 victory over finalists Shrachi Bengal Tigers at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Tuesday. While the result did not alter the larger tournament picture, it offered Soorma a…

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Shrachi Bengal Tigers

Shrachi Bengal Tigers Edge SG Pipers Again in Shootout Thriller to Seal Spot in Women’s Hero HIL Final

Shrachi Bengal Tigers once again showed remarkable composure under pressure as they defeated SG Pipers 0-0 (7-6 SO) in sudden death to secure a crucial bonus point and confirm their place in the final of the Women’s Hero Hockey India League 2025–26. In an uncanny repeat of their earlier league-stage encounter, the match followed an…

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Hero HIL 2026

Kane Russell’s hat-trick powers HIL GC to dramatic 3–2 win over SG Pipers in Men’s Hero HIL 2026

A stunning hat-trick from drag-flick ace Kane Russell propelled HIL GC to a dramatic 3–2 victory over SG Pipers in a pulsating Men’s Hero HIL 2026 encounter, as the opening match of the season for HIL GC delivered late drama, momentum swings, and high-quality hockey at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium. Russell’s three goals, all…

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Vedanta Kalinga Lancers

“The Group Is Growing with Every Session,” Says Jay Stacy as Vedanta Kalinga Lancers Open HIL Campaign with 4–2 Win

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers began their Hero Hockey India League (HIL) campaign on a positive note with a composed 4–2 victory over Ranchi Royals at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium on Sunday. In a match that tested their defensive structure and attacking clarity, the Lancers showed resilience after an early setback, with Alexander Hendrickx and Gursahibjit…

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Hockey India League

The First Goal as a Mirror of the League: Tracing the Evolution of the Hockey India League Through Its Opening Strikes

In the Hockey India League (HIL), this symbolism has been especially powerful. From its launch in 2013 to its revival in the mid-2020s, the identity of the league’s first goal-scorers has mirrored the league’s institutional health, tactical evolution, and broader ambitions for Indian hockey. In every sporting league, the first goal of a season carries…

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Vedanta Kalinga Lancers

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers open Men’s Hero HIL campaign with emphatic 4–2 win over Ranchi Royals

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers produced a composed and clinical performance to defeat Ranchi Royals 4–2 in their opening match of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium on Sunday. After conceding twice in the opening quarter, the Lancers showed tactical clarity and attacking efficiency, with Alexander Hendrickx and Gursahibjit…

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Shrachi Bengal Tigers

Defending champions Shrachi Bengal Tigers open Men’s Hero HIL title defence with composed 3–1 win over JSW Soorma

Defending champions Shrachi Bengal Tigers began their Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26 campaign in assured fashion, registering a 3–1 victory over JSW Soorma Hockey Club at the iconic Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Egmore, on Friday. A clinical second-half display, highlighted by goals from Sukhjeet Singh, Abhishek and Gursewak Singh, ensured the Tigers opened…

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Shrachi Bengal Tigers

Shrachi Bengal Tigers edge past Ranchi Royals 1–0 in tightly contested Women’s Hero HIL clash

A disciplined defensive display combined with clinical execution at a crucial moment helped Shrachi Bengal Tigers secure a hard-earned 1–0 victory over hosts Ranchi Royals in Match 8 of the Women’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium on Sunday. Agustina Gorzelany’s penalty corner conversion in…

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Ranchi Royals

Women’s Hockey India League 2025–26: How the Standings Reveal a League Decided by Margins, Not Reputation

Six matches into the revived Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26, the standings already tell a compelling story. In a short, high-pressure league where only the top two teams qualify directly for the final, every point carries disproportionate value. As the table begins to take shape in Ranchi, it is becoming increasingly clear that the…

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Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons

Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons Clinch Shootout Thriller Against Hyderabad Toofans in HIL Opener

Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons opened their Men’s Hero Hockey India League campaign with a dramatic 3-3 (4-2 SO) victory over Hyderabad Toofans at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Egmore, on Friday, securing a crucial bonus point in the very first match of the season. In a contest marked by momentum swings, penalty corner firepower, and…

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Indian Hockey

World Cup Ambitions and Asian Games Title Defence Set the Tone for Indian Hockey in 2026

January 1, 2026 marks the beginning of a defining year for Indian hockey, one that blends elite international ambition with a packed competitive calendar across men’s and women’s programmes. After a year that reinforced India’s standing among the global hockey elite, 2026 presents an opportunity to convert consistency into silverware, with the FIH Hockey World…

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HIL 2026

Ranchi Royals and Tamil Nadu Dragons Set Distinct Identities Ahead of Hero HIL 2026

As the Hero Hockey India League, HIL 2026 season approaches, two franchises Ranchi Royals and Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons are shaping up with clearly defined philosophies. Built on contrasting but complementary approaches, the Royals are banking on speed, fluid midfield play and attacking transitions, while the Dragons are reinforcing their reputation as one of the…

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Roundglass Hockey Academy

Roundglass Hockey Academy clinches third straight Junior Championship with dominant final win

Roundglass Hockey Academy underlined its status as the benchmark for junior hockey development in the country by successfully defending its title at the 3rd Hockey India Junior Men Academy Championship. Playing the final in Surat on December 30, 2025, the academy produced a controlled and clinical performance to defeat SGPC Hockey Academy 4–0, completing a…

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Shrachi Bengal Tigers

Defending champions Shrachi Bengal Tigers and Hyderabad Toofans set for fresh Hero HIL title push

As the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) gears up for the 2025–26 season, last year’s finalists defending champions Shrachi Bengal Tigers and runners-up Hyderabad Toofans enter the new campaign with renewed ambition and carefully assembled squads. With a blend of international pedigree, domestic experience and emerging talent, both teams are positioning themselves to hit…

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Indian Women’s Hockey Team

Indian Women’s Hockey Team closes 2025 with continental assurance and renewed purpose

The Indian Women’s Hockey Team signed off 2025 with a season that reflected both progress and perspective. A silver medal finish at the Women’s Asia Cup reaffirmed India’s standing among the continent’s elite, even as a challenging global campaign highlighted the narrowing margins at the top level of international hockey. Taken together, the year offered…

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Hockey India League

JSW Soorma Hockey Club vs SG Pipers: Defensive Steel, Set-Piece Threats and Finishing Firepower Ahead of Hockey India League2026

As the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) prepares to return in 2026, JSW Soorma Hockey Club and SG Pipers enter the season with contrasting philosophies but similar ambitions. Soorma arrive as a settled unit built around proven international match-winners, while the Pipers have opted for a strategic reset, investing in leadership, structure and emerging…

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