New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Indian hockey team is geared up for a fresh start as they shift focus to the Hobart leg of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26, scheduled from February 20 to 25 at the Tasmania Hockey Centre in Australia. Eager to bounce back and deliver improved performances, India will take on Spain and hosts Australia in what promises to be a highly competitive block of matches. While the recent Rourkela leg proved to be a steep learning curve, the team has regrouped with a posit…
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New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Hockey India revealed the 24-member team for the Hobart round of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26, set to be held from February 20 to 25 at the Tasmania Hockey Centre in Hobart. This stage of the tournament will feature India, Spain, and the host nation, Australia, ensuring exciting, competitive hockey. After the Rourkela leg of the tournament, where the team faced Belgium and Argentina, attention now shifts to the upcoming Hobart leg. The 24-member Indian team combi…
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The Indian men’s hockey team will open its FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26 campaign at home during the Rourkela leg, scheduled from February 10 to 15 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, where the hosts will take on Belgium and Argentina in what promises to be a high-intensity start to the season. After finishing eighth in the previous edition, India will aim to begin the new campaign on a strong note and build early winning momentum in front of the home crowd. The squa…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 26 (IANS) Vedanta Kalinga Lancers defeated Ranchi Royals 3-2 in a thrilling final to claim the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) title in front of home fans at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar 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.Hockey India League (HIL) announced prize money of INR 3 crore to champions Vedant…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 2 (IANS) Hyderabad Toofans clinched the third place in the Hockey India League (HIL) 2026, defeating HIL GC 4-3 in a high-scoring thriller at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Monday.Amandeep Lakra (30’, 53) bagged a brace with Nilakanta Sharma (24’) and Jacob Anderson (33’) also getting on the scoresheet for the Toofans. Meanwhile, Sam Ward (14’, 52’) scored twice, with Kane Russell (55’) also contributing for HIL GC. With this win, the Toofans maintained…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 25 (IANS) Ranchi Royals registered a sensational 3-2 win against Hyderabad Toofans in qualifier 2 of the men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2026 here at the iconic Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar. It was a hat-trick of goals by Tom Boon (13′, 15′, 34′) that ensured Royals book their place in the final against Vedanta Kalinga Lancers on Monday. Meanwhile, for Toofans, Jacob Anderson (5′) and Amandeep Lakra (38′) scored a goal each.It was a top-class action between the two team…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 23 (IANS) Shilanand Lakra (16′, 39′) stole the show as he scored a brilliant brace to help Hyderabad Toofans defeat HIL GC 2-0 in their Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) Playoff clash and book their spot in Qualifier 2, eyeing a place in the final once again, at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Friday.It was a lively start to the game; however, neither side could break the deadlock in the opening quarter. Hyderabad Toofans had won an early penalty corner in the secon…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 20 (IANS) With their tournament on the line, Hyderabad Toofans registered a narrow 3-2 victory against HIL GC in their last league stage match of the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. Zachary Wallace, Amandeep Lakra, and Shilanand Lakra were on target for Hyderabad, while Kane Russell scored a brace for HIL GC.The opening exchanges saw HIL GC control possession before Hyderabad Toofans took the lead against the run of play…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 17 (IANS) Hyderabad Toofans began their Bhubaneswar leg on a dominant note, registering a comprehensive 6-0 victory over Shrachi Bengal Tigers in the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on Saturday. Zachary Wallace and Tim Brand starred for the Toofans, scoring hat-tricks to seal an emphatic win. Wallace found the net in the 2nd, 17th and 30th minutes, while Brand struck in the 12th, 39th and 46th minutes.Hyderabad Toofans took an early lead in t…
Ranchi, Jan 12 (IANS) SG Pipers secured their first win in the 2025-26 season of the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL), prevailing 2-1 against Hyderabad Toofans at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Monday.Tomas Domene bagged a brace for the winners, while goalkeeper Tomas Santiago was remarkable between the sticks. For the Toofans, Amandeep Lakra got on the scoresheet.SG Pipers hit the ground running in this contest, dominating the opening minutes of the contes…