Kalinga Lancers skipper Arthur Van Doren credits HIL title win to ‘good and solid unit’

IANS | January 27, 2026 4:10 PM

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.

'It reflects everything the group committed to over the season,’ says head coach Jay Stacy as Kalinga Lancers clinch HIL title

IANS | January 27, 2026 2:40 PM

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.

Men's HIL: Kalinga Lancers beat Ranchi Royals 3-2 in final to clinch title

IANS | January 26, 2026 10:41 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 26 (IANS) Vedanta Kalinga Lancers defeated Ranchi Royals 3-2 in a thrilling final to claim the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) title in front of home fans at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Monday. Alexander Hendrickx (4’, 27') and Dilpreet Singh (25’) scored for the Lancers. Meanwhile, Araijeet Singh Hundal (9') and captain Tom Boon (59') were the goal scorers for Ranchi Royals.

Men's HIL: Hyderabad Toofans bag bronze medal

IANS | January 26, 2026 7:53 PM

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.

HIL: Kalinga Lancers and Ranchi Royals face off for glory in title clash

IANS | January 26, 2026 2:51 PM

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.

Hockey India congratulates Savita Punia, Baldev Singh on conferment of Padma Shri

IANS | January 26, 2026 10:59 AM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Hockey India on Monday congratulated Indian women’s hockey legend Savita Punia and renowned coach Baldev Singh on receiving the prestigious Padma Shri award, honouring their exceptional contributions to Indian hockey and sports overall.

Men's HIL: Ranchi Royals sail into final with thrilling 3-2 win over Hyderabad Toofans

IANS | January 25, 2026 9:45 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 25 (IANS) Ranchi Royals registered a sensational 3-2 win against Hyderabad Toofans in qualifier 2 of the men's Hockey India League (HIL) 2026 here at the iconic Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

Men's HIL: Hyderabad Toofans take on Ranchi Royals in high-stakes qualifier 2

IANS | January 24, 2026 12:57 PM

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.

Men's HIL: ‘We defended with discipline, took our moments,’ say Van Doren and Hendrickx after Kalinga Lancers storm into final

IANS | January 24, 2026 12:41 PM

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.

Men's HIL: Kalinga Lancers beat Ranchi Royals 2-1, book spot in the final

IANS | January 23, 2026 10:13 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 23 (IANS) Alexander Hendrickx bagged a brace of goals as Vedanta Kalinga Lancers booked their spot in the final of the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2026, securing a 2-1 win against Ranchi Royals at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Friday.

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Kalinga Lancers skipper Arthur Van Doren credits HIL title win to ‘good and solid unit’

'It reflects everything the group committed to over the season,’ says head coach Jay Stacy as Kalinga Lancers clinch HIL title

Men's HIL: Kalinga Lancers beat Ranchi Royals 3-2 in final to clinch title

Men's HIL: Hyderabad Toofans bag bronze medal

HIL: Kalinga Lancers and Ranchi Royals face off for glory in title clash

Hockey India congratulates Savita Punia, Baldev Singh on conferment of Padma Shri

Men's HIL: Ranchi Royals sail into final with thrilling 3-2 win over Hyderabad Toofans

Men's HIL: Hyderabad Toofans take on Ranchi Royals in high-stakes qualifier 2

Men's HIL: ‘We defended with discipline, took our moments,’ say Van Doren and Hendrickx after Kalinga Lancers storm into final

Men's HIL: Kalinga Lancers beat Ranchi Royals 2-1, book spot in the final

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