New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) The second season of the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) offered a major platform for Indian players to compete alongside top international talent. The tournament featured competitive matches and showcased several young Indian players who significantly improved their game, making a strong impact through consistent, match-winning performances. After their outstanding performances in the Women’s HIL, these players have been selected for the senior Indian women’s na…
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Ranchi, Jan 7 (IANS) Soorma Hockey Club concluded their Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 campaign with an energetic 3–2 win against finalists Bengal Tigers here at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium.Although the match was essentially a dead rubber, with Soorma eliminated and the Tigers already qualified for the finals, both teams played with great intensity and kept the crowd engaged with a tightly fought game that went to the final moments.Soorma began proactiv…
Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) The 21st Mumbai Marathon, a World Athletics gold label event, will feature a vibrant blend of experienced champions and rising stars, highlighting the depth and strength of Indian distance running nationwide. Attention will be on defending champions Anish Thapa and Nirmaben Thakor as they aim to reclaim their titles at Asia’s premier marathon on January 18. The top three finishers in both the Indian Elite men’s and women’s categories will receive prize money of Rs 5 la…
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) After an illustrious playing career, former India women’s hockey team captain Rani Rampal has stepped into a new role, this time from the sidelines. In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Rani opened up about her transition from player to coach, the challenges of managing diverse personalities, her vision for Soorma Hockey Club at the Hockey India League (HIL) 2026, and what it’s like working alongside long-time teammate Savita Punia in a mentor’s role. For Rani, …
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) After topping the points table in the inaugural season before narrowly missing out in the final, Soorma Hockey Club will enter the second season of the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) determined to go one step further and mount another serious title challenge.One of Soorma Hockey Club’s greatest strengths is its goalkeeping department. The team boasts legendary goalkeeper and co-captain Savita, who recently reached the landmark of 300 international caps for India, …