Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren to grace Women's Hockey India League final

IANS | January 7, 2026 4:34 PM

Ranchi, Jan 7 (IANS) Hockey India confirmed on Wednesday that Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren, will be the chief guest at the women’s final of the Hockey India League, scheduled to be held on January 10 here at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh AstroTurf Hockey Stadium.

Men's HIL: Tamil Nadu Dragons go top of the table with 3–2 win over Soorma Hockey Club

IANS | January 6, 2026 10:33 PM

Chennai, Jan 6 (IANS) The Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons moved to the top of the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) table with a hard-fought 3–2 victory over Soorma Hockey Club at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday. Dominant for much of the match, the Dragons were pushed to the limit in the closing stages as Soorma mounted a late fightback, but the hosts held firm to claim an important win.

Hockey India League: Tickets for Bhubaneswar leg go on sale

IANS | January 6, 2026 3:21 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) With the Hockey India League 2025-2026 set to return to Bhubaneswar, the birthplace of hockey, on January 17, tickets sale went live on Tuesday at 11:00 am IST. Hockey India has also announced that tickets will be free for fans eager to watch the matches live.

Men's HIL: Group is growing with every session, says Jay Stacy as Kalinga Lancers start with 4-2 win over Ranchi Royals

IANS | January 5, 2026 6:54 PM

Chennai, Jan 5 (IANS) The Kalinga Lancers began the men's Hockey India League (HIL) 2026 season successfully with a 4-2 win over Ranchi Royals at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Monday. Alexander Hendrickx (7’, 28’) and Gursahibjit Singh (16’, 26’) each scored two goals, helping the Kalinga Lancers bounce back from an early deficit, gain control of the match, and earn the first points of the season.

Men’s HIL: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers secure 4-2 win against Ranchi Royals

IANS | January 4, 2026 9:35 PM

Chennai, Jan 4 (IANS) Vedanta Kalinga Lancers claimed a 4-2 victory over Ranchi Royals in the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium on Sunday. Alexander Hendrickx (7', 28') and Gursahibjit Singh (16', 26') scored the goals for Vedanta Kalinga Lancers while Tom Boon (1') and Mandeep Singh (9') were the goalscorers for Ranchi Royals. 

Women's HIL: Shrachi Bengal Tigers prevail 1-0 against hosts Ranchi Royals

IANS | January 4, 2026 5:55 PM

Ranchi, Jan 4 (IANS) With a disciplined and determined performance, Shrachi Bengal Tigers secured a 1-0 victory against Ranchi Royals in match number eight of the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 at Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium on Sunday. Agustina Gorzelany (37’) scored the decisive goal of the game to help her side register three points and move to second place on the points table.

Men's HIL 2026: TN Dragons clinch shoot-out win over Hyderabad Toofans in opener

IANS | January 3, 2026 10:22 PM

Chennai, Jan 3 (IANS) Young goalkeeper Prince Deep Singh saved two penalties as Tamil Nadu Dragons secured a thrilling victory via a shoot-out against Hyderabad Toofans to begin their campaign with a bonus point in the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, in Chennai on Saturday.