Ranchi, Jan 10 (IANS) After an intense 1-1 draw in regulation time, SG Pipers defeated Shrachi Bengal Tigers 3-2 in the shootout to lift the coveted Women’s Hockey India League 2025-26 title. Preeti Dubey (53′) and Lalremsiami (16′) scored goals over the four quarters for SG Pipers and Shrachi Bengal Tigers respectively. Captain Navneet Kaur, Juana Castellaro and Lola Riera scored and Bansari Solanki made crucial saves in the shootout to help SG Pipers win the Final.Hockey India League announc…
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Ranchi, Jan 9 (IANS) After two weeks of high-octane hockey action featuring 12 matches that witnessed 37 goals in the Women’s Hockey India League 2025-26, the stage is set for SG Pipers and Shrachi Bengal Tigers to lock horns in the final that is scheduled to take place at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Saturday.Notably, the winner of the Women’s Hockey India League 2025-26 will receive Rs 1.5 crore, while the runners-up will take home Rs 1 crore.Also, R…
Ranchi, Jan 8 (IANS) Ranchi Royals produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat SG Pipers 5-2 in their last Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 encounter, with a clinical fourth-quarter display sealing the victory as the hosts finished third in the tournament.Lucina von der Heyde (2’, 47’), Sangita Kumari (24’), and Hannah Cotter (55’, 60’) scored for the Royals, while Navneet Kaur (10’, 58’) netted a brace for the Pipers, who have already qualified for the final of …
Ranchi, Dec 31 (IANS) The SG Pipers put in a composed and disciplined performance to edge past Soorma Hockey Club 1-0 in a tightly contested Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) encounter in Ranchi on Wednesday, with the Pipers’ captain Navneet Kaur’s early strike proving decisive as the table-toppers registered their second consecutive victory.The Pipers began on a disciplined note, moving the ball with pace and purpose, and their intent was rewarded early in the contest. Captain Navneet Kaur …
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The Indian women’s hockey team powered into 2025, earning a silver medal at the Women’s Asia Cup. They overcame intense group stage competition and knockout rounds to establish themselves among Asia’s top teams, all while facing global challenges that sharpened their skills for future battles. Following their impressive victory at the 2024 Women’s Asian Champions Trophy in Rajgir—clinched with a close 1–0 victory against China in the final, the Indian team st…
Ranchi, Dec 28 (IANS) SG Pipers produced a masterclass of defensive steel and attacking flair to overpower Ranchi Royals 2-0 in the opening match of the 2025-26 Season to open their campaign in style in the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Sunday.SG Pipers’ rock-solid defence, anchored by Indian veteran Udita, junior women’s team captain Jyoti Singh, and Spain’s world-class Lola Riera, was an impenetrable fortress in the …
Ranchi, Dec 28 (IANS) Navneet Kaur (27′) and Teresa Viana (46′) scored the goals as a spirited SG Pipers defeated Ranchi Royals 2-0 in the opening match of the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 Season at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Stadium in Ranchi on Sunday.The first quarter of the match was extremely tight with end-to-end action by both sides. Defences were on top as not a single penalty corner was given away in the opening minutes of the contest. Hannah Cotter of R…
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) After finishing last in the inaugural season of the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) with just two wins, one of them coming in a shootout, and managing only four goals across six league matches, Delhi SG Pipers will head into the upcoming season determined to turn things around and address their struggles in front of goal.Delhi SG Pipers will rely on a composed goalkeeping unit as they look to build a more resilient defensive structure this season. Argentina’s senior …
Ranchi, Dec 24 (IANS) SG Pipers Head Coach Sofie Gierts has expressed her admiration for the quality and fearlessness of the young Indian players in her squad, describing their natural ability and mindset as a major positive in the team’s early preparations ahead of the Hockey India League 2025–26, scheduled from December 28, 2025, to January 10, 2026. Reflecting on the first few days of training, Sofie highlighted the confidence and instinctive play of rising talents such as Ishika and Sune…
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-…