Bhubaneswar, Jan 2 (IANS) Hyderabad Toofans clinched the third place in the Hockey India League (HIL) 2026, defeating HIL GC 4-3 in a high-scoring thriller at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Monday.Amandeep Lakra (30’, 53) bagged a brace with Nilakanta Sharma (24’) and Jacob Anderson (33’) also getting on the scoresheet for the Toofans. Meanwhile, Sam Ward (14’, 52’) scored twice, with Kane Russell (55’) also contributing for HIL GC. With this win, the Toofans maintained…
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Bhubaneswar, Jan 23 (IANS) Shilanand Lakra (16′, 39′) stole the show as he scored a brilliant brace to help Hyderabad Toofans defeat HIL GC 2-0 in their Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) Playoff clash and book their spot in Qualifier 2, eyeing a place in the final once again, at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Friday.It was a lively start to the game; however, neither side could break the deadlock in the opening quarter. Hyderabad Toofans had won an early penalty corner in the secon…
Ranchi, Jan 12 (IANS) Kane Russell scored his third hat-trick of the season as HIL GC defeated Tamil Nadu Dragons 4-2 in the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Monday.Russell scored his goals in the 14th, 33rd, and 47th minutes, while Sam Ward (23′) struck the other goal for the HIL GC, while Blake Govers (32′) and Uttam Singh (56′) were successful for Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons.The Dragons started the first quarter on…
Chennai, Jan 7 (IANS) HIL GC defeated Shrachi Bengal Tigers 6-3 in a high-scoring Men’s Hockey India League 2025-26 clash at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday. Kane Russell (19′, 36′, 44′), Sam Ward (19′), Sudeep Chirmako (38′) and James Albery (59′) scored the goals for HIL GC while Captain Jugraj Singh (12′), Tom Grambusch (40′) and Christopher Ruhr (40′) were the goalscorers for Shrachi Bengal Tigers.The first quarter began with an extremely tight contest betwee…
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) As the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) kicks off another exciting season, the HIL Governing Council Team (HIL GC) and Kalinga Lancers strive for strong beginnings and a place in the playoffs. Both teams are composed of a mix of seasoned international players and experienced Indian athletes. Before the 2026 season, the HIL Governing Council Team assumed operational control from the UP Rudras franchise to maintain stability for players and support staff.The HIL Governing…
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) Indian midfielder Hardik Singh has been named as the captain of the HIL Governing Council Team for the forthcoming Men’s Hockey India League scheduled to begin on January 3 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Chennai. The HIL Governing Council team has taken over the operations from UP Rudras franchise ahead of the 2026 season to ensure continuity for its players. They begin their campaign on January 5 against SG Pipers.Hardik will lead a team comprising a good mi…