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…
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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 26 (IANS) The stage is set for an exciting showdown in the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26, with Kalinga Lancers taking on Ranchi Royals in the final at the renowned Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Monday. With the season’s top prize at stake, two of the most steady and well-rounded teams in the tournament will compete for the title. Kalinga Lancers secured their place in the final by finishing first in the league with 16 points and then narrowly defeating Ranchi Royals …
Bhubaneswar, Jan 24 (IANS) The fight for a spot in the final of the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26 now reaches its critical phase as Hyderabad Toofans face Ranchi Royals in Qualifier 2, set to be played on Sunday at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium.Qualifier 2 will be a decisive match, with the winner securing a spot in the final where the table-toppers and Qualifier 1 winners, Kalinga Lancers, await. The losing team willcompete in the 3rd/4th place match against HIL GC.Hyderabad Toofans …
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…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 21 (IANS) The Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons edged past the Ranchi Royals 4-2 in a dramatic shootout at the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL), after a pulsating encounter ended 3-3 at full time. While the Dragons claimed the bonus point for their shootout victory, the Royals did enough to secure second place on the points table, setting up a blockbuster Qualifier 1 clash against the Kalinga Lancers on Friday. The Hyderabad Toofans have also booked their place in the playoffs, while S…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 18 (IANS) Cooper Burns and Alexander Hendrickx said that their team’s focus was on ‘consistency’ after Kalinga Lancers secured their spot in the Men’s Hockey India League 2025–26 playoffs with a dominant 6-1 win against SG Pipers at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Saturday.The table toppers extended their winning streak to five matches and remain at the top of the standings with 14 points from five games. Burns scored twice (8’, 23’) and Hendrickx also netted two goals (39…
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…
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…