Ranchi Royals, Tamil Nadu Dragons focus on sharp execution and strong circle defence

IANS | January 1, 2026 12:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) As the Hockey India League (HIL) 2026 season draws closer, the Ranchi Royals and Tamil Nadu Dragons are taking shape, each with a clear tactical identity. While the Royals are built around speed, versatility and attacking transitions, the Dragons have focused on a solid defensive unit backed by top-class goalkeeping and reliable penalty-corner options.

Women's HIL: SG Pipers continue winning momentum with narrow 1-0 victory over Soorma Hockey Club

IANS | December 31, 2025 10:03 PM

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.

Defending champions Bengal Tigers and Hyderabad Toofans gear up to kickstart campaign on high

IANS | December 31, 2025 2:32 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) As the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) approaches the 2026 season, the previous finalists, Shrachi Bengal Tigers and Hyderabad Toofans, are getting ready to begin their campaigns confidently, each featuring a mix of seasoned players and emerging talent.

Indian women’s hockey team concludes 2025 with impressive performances & renewed determination

IANS | December 31, 2025 12:38 PM

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.

Women's HIL 2025-26: Ranchi Royals enjoy dominant 5-0 win over Shrachi Bengal Tigers

IANS | December 30, 2025 9:55 PM

Ranchi, Dec 30 (IANS) Ranchi Royals enjoyed a comfortable 5-0 victory over Shrachi Bengal Tigers in their second 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 Tuesday. Lucina von der Heyde (33',57'), Hannah Cotter (10'), Beauty Dungdung (14'), and Sangita Kumari (44') registered goals for Ranchi Royals.

Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club win 3rd Hockey India Jr Men Academy C’ship 2025 Zone A & B

IANS | December 30, 2025 4:45 PM

Surat, Dec 30 (IANS) Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy won the title at the 3rd Hockey India Junior Men Academy Championship 2025 – Zone A & B, with Namdhari XI taking third place at the Veer Narmad South Gujarat University Hockey Ground on Tuesday.

Women's HIL 2025-26: Shrachi Bengal Tigers begin campaign with 1-0 win over Soorma Hockey Club

IANS | December 29, 2025 9:58 PM

Ranchi, Dec 29 (IANS) Shrachi Bengal Tigers registered a 1-0 victory over Soorma Hockey Club in their first 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 Monday.

Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club win Sub-jr Men Academy C'ships Zone A & B title, to play final on Tuesday

IANS | December 29, 2025 5:38 PM

Surat, Dec 29 (IANS) Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy secured the 3rd Hockey India Sub Junior Men Academy Championship 2025 – Zone A & B title at the Veer Narmad South Gujarat University Hockey Ground in Surat, Gujarat, on Monday. Army Boys Sports Company finished as the runners-up, with Sail Hockey Academy taking third place.

Women’s HIL: SG Pipers shows sensational teamwork to register 2-0 win over Ranchi Royals in opener (Ld)

IANS | December 28, 2025 11:25 PM

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.

Women's HIL: SG Pipers beat Ranchi Royals 2-0 in the opening clash

IANS | December 28, 2025 9:45 PM

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.

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Ranchi Royals, Tamil Nadu Dragons focus on sharp execution and strong circle defence

Women's HIL: SG Pipers continue winning momentum with narrow 1-0 victory over Soorma Hockey Club

Defending champions Bengal Tigers and Hyderabad Toofans gear up to kickstart campaign on high

Indian women’s hockey team concludes 2025 with impressive performances & renewed determination

Women's HIL 2025-26: Ranchi Royals enjoy dominant 5-0 win over Shrachi Bengal Tigers

Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club win 3rd Hockey India Jr Men Academy C’ship 2025 Zone A & B

Women's HIL 2025-26: Shrachi Bengal Tigers begin campaign with 1-0 win over Soorma Hockey Club

Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club win Sub-jr Men Academy C'ships Zone A & B title, to play final on Tuesday

Women’s HIL: SG Pipers shows sensational teamwork to register 2-0 win over Ranchi Royals in opener (Ld)

Women's HIL: SG Pipers beat Ranchi Royals 2-0 in the opening clash

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