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…
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Bhubaneswar, Jan 27 (IANS) Kalinga Lancers were crowned Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 champions after a thrilling 3-2 win against Ranchi Royals at Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Monday. After securing the title, Captain Arthur Van Doren reflected on the challenges faced throughout the season and credited the victory to the team’s chemistry and the home crowd’s support. The championship victory signifies the end of a swift four-week preparation period for the team. Emphasising the challenge of for…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 27 (IANS) Kalinga Lancers won the Men’s Hockey India League 2025-26 title with a 3-2 win over Ranchi Royals in the final at Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Monday, finishing their season with a run marked by consistency, discipline, and team clarity, and head coach Jay Stacy said that the championship reflected ‘everything the group committed to over the season. The Lancers’ championship victory was the result of a commanding season, in which they led the league standings and secu…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 24 (IANS) Kalinga Lancers secured their place in the final of the Men’s Hockey India League 2025–26 by defeating Ranchi Royals 2-1 in Qualifier 1 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Friday, and captain Arthur Van Doren attributed the team’s success to their discipline and shared work ethic.The Kalinga Lancers’ advance to the final has been supported by strong defensive play. Throughout the season, the team, which had previously topped the league stage with 16 points, conced…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 22 (IANS) The Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26 is set for a high-voltage contest as table-toppers Kalinga Lancers face second-placed Ranchi Royals in Qualifier 1 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on January 23.Kalinga Lancers advance to the playoffs as table toppers with 16 points, while Ranchi Royals, with 12 points, finished second, leading to this highly anticipated knockout match.The Bhubaneswar-based Lancers have had a dominant league run, characterized by consi…
Bhubaneshwar, Jan 18 (IANS) Vedanta Kalinga Lancers maintained their unbeaten run in the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2026, registering a 4-1 penalty shootout win against Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons after the two teams were tied 1-1 at the end of regulation time at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Sunday.Blake Govers opened the scoring to put the Dragons in front before Alexander Hendrickx equalised for the Lancers. Krishan Pathak was exceptional in goal for table-toppers in regulation time, whi…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 17 (IANS) When the Kalinga Lancers take to the field at Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on Saturday, they will not only aim to maintain their top position in the standings but also enter an environment that their captain, Arthur Van Doren, considers one of the most unique in world hockey.The last stage of the Men’s Hockey India League 2025–26 kicks off in Odisha’s capital, a city that has earned a quiet reputation as the spiritual birthplace of Indian hockey. For Van Doren, this…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 17 (IANS) Vedanta Kalinga Lancers captain Arthur Van Doren expressed optimism and appreciation for the growing stature of the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2026, highlighting strong local support, the league’s international character, and the high-quality venues hosting the tournament.Speaking at the captains’ press conference ahead of the final leg to be played at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Doren said he is hopeful of witnessing a packed and energetic stadium. …
Ranchi, Jan 12 (IANS) Kalinga Lancers’ goalkeeper Jed Snowden said that the team was very happy after their victory over the Hockey India League Governing Council and was hopeful of making it to the men’s Hockey India League (HIL) final.Snowden made an immediate impact after coming off the bench in the shootout, helping his team secure a 3-1 victory against HIL GC following a 1-1 draw at the end of regulation in their third match of the tournament on Sunday.Ajeet Yadav (19’) initially scored…
Ranchi, Jan 11 (IANS) Kalinga Lancers won against HIL GC with a 3-1 victory in the shootout after finishing 1-1 at the end of regulation time in their Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 clash at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium on Sunday.Ajeet Yadav (19’) and Alexander Hendrickx (23’) scored for their respective teams during regulation time. Notably, Kalinga Lancers did not give up a single penalty corner in the entire match. As a result, they have moved to the …