New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) From a state that boasts of rich legacy in hockey, with stalwarts like MP Ganesh, MM Somaya, AB Subbiah, Ashish Ballal, Arjun Halappa, and more recently Raghunath VR, SK Uthappa, Nikkin Thimmaiah and SV Sunil – all four featured in the Indian team for Rio Olympics in 2016, a new and promising entrant in the mix PB Sunil, is vying to be the torchbearer for Karnataka in hockey. While his state compatriots Mohd. Raheel, Abharan Sudev and HS Mohit have been in and out of con…
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New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Soorma Hockey Club (SHC) has announced that it will retain the same on-field leadership for its men’s and women’s teams in the upcoming editions of the Hockey India League.The highly experienced Harmanpreet Singh will continue to lead the men’s team, while senior goalkeeper Savita Punia and midfielder Salima Tete will serve as co-captains of the women’s team.Harmanpreet’s defensive command and world-class drag-flicking ability have been pivotal, bringing both sta…
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Hockey India on Monday announced that tickets for the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 will be free for fans eager to watch the games, as part of their effort to expand the sport’s fanbase across multiple cities live. The Women’s HIL starts on December 28th in Ranchi and concludes on January 10th. The Men’s HIL begins on January 3rd in Chennai, then moves to Ranchi from January 11th. The final leg will be held in Bhubaneswar, known as the cradle of hockey, …
Ranchi, Dec 20 (IANS) The SG Pipers women have entered the Ranchi turf with renewed determination as the countdown to the Hockey India League 2025–26 begins, scheduled from December 28, 2025, to January 10, 2026. With their sticks ready and focus intense, their arrival signals the start of an important phase in what promises to be a swift, high-pressure competitive tournament. Head coach Sofie Gierts brings new leadership to the group, joining the team in Ranchi before the season. She is well-…