Hobart, Feb 22 (IANS) The Indian Men’s Hockey Team narrowly lost 4-5 in a penalty shootout against host Australia in the second game of the Hobart leg of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025-26 here at the Tasmania Hockey Centre on Sunday. The match was tied at 2-2 after regulation time, with Amit Rohidas scoring at 15’ and Jugraj Singh at 43’ to give India the lead. However, Joel Rintala scored twice at 47’ and 56’ to help Australia level the score. The hosts dominated possession early on,…
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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) Punjab has been witnessing an emerging pattern of remote control murders and this has become a major security nightmare. Investigations have revealed that the killing of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Lucky Oberoi was linked to an overseas based criminal network that has been directing violence in Punjab.Over the last couple of years, gangsters have wrecked havoc in Punjab. The overseas criminal networks have hired scores of gangsters in Punjab and have been carrying out p…
Bhubaneshwar, Jan 18 (IANS) In a nail-biting encounter, Shrachi Bengal Tigers overcame a two-goal deficit to secure a 3-2 victory against the SG Pipers in their final pool stage clash of the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.Dilraj Singh (4’) and Tomas Domene (31’) put the Pipers ahead, but the Tigers roared back with goals from Jugraj Singh (45’), Abhishek (45’), and Affan Yousuf (48’). The triumph keeps the Tigers in the fray wit…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 17 (IANS) Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons defender Amit Rohidas praised the vibrant hockey culture in Odisha and underlined the importance of the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2026 in shaping players for success at the national and international levels.Speaking at the captains’ press conference ahead of the final leg, Rohidas said playing in Odisha always brings a special feeling. “Odisha is known for hockey. Wherever a tournament is held here, the crowd turns up in large numb…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 17 (IANS) Shrachi Bengal Tigers captain Jugraj Singh expressed confidence and optimism ahead of the final leg of the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2026, praising the growing fan support across venues and highlighting Odisha’s pivotal role in promoting the sport in India.Speaking at the captains’ press conference, Jugraj said it feels “extremely encouraging” to see strong public backing for hockey wherever the teams play. “From Chennai to Ranchi, the support has bee…
Ranchi, Jan 13 (IANS) Jugraj Singh scored his first hat-trick of the season to ensure a commanding 5-3 win for the Sharchi Bengal Tigers against Tamil Nadu Dragons in the ongoing Hockey India League 2026 (Men) at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Tuesday.This was an important win for the Tigers, who were placed 7th in the pool table before this match started, but jumped up to fourth place with this win — keeping their hopes alive in the league.While Jugraj became o…
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) As the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) approaches the 2026 season, the previous finalists, Shrachi Bengal Tigers and Hyderabad Toofans, are getting ready to begin their campaigns confidently, each featuring a mix of seasoned players and emerging talent. Shrachi Bengal Tigers, the reigning champions, start the new season with most of their core team intact from the previous year. Jugraj Singh, who scored a hat-trick in last season’s final, will lead the team this seas…