Women’s HIL prepares for exciting second season in Ranchi

IANS | December 27, 2025 1:35 PM

Ranchi, Dec 27 (IANS) The second season of the Women’s Hockey India League is poised to elevate women’s hockey standards further when it takes place in Ranchi from December 28 to January 10, 2026. Following the success of the first edition, which featured packed audiences and competitive matches, this season will also showcase India’s best players alongside top international stars in a short, intense schedule.

Sub-jr Men Academy Hockey: Ritu Rani, Punjab Club, Salute, and HAR score big wins

IANS | December 26, 2025 6:37 PM

Surat (Gujarat), Dec 26 (IANS) Ritu Rani Hockey Academy, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy, Salute Hockey Academy, and HAR Hockey Academy recorded big wins on day three of the 3rd Hockey India Sub-Junior Men Academy Championship 2025 - Zone A & B at the Veer Narmad South Gujarat University Hockey Ground in Surat, Gujarat, on Friday.

Tickets sale for Chennai leg of Hockey India league begins

IANS | December 25, 2025 2:31 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Tickets for the forthcoming men's Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 in Chennai, starting January 3, went live on Thursday. Hockey India has decided to make tickets free of cost to encourage more fans to attend matches.

Long way to go, but I’m very excited, says Rani Rampal on embracing coaching role at HIL

Vaishnavi Iyer | December 25, 2025 2:02 PM

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.

HIL 2026: Soorma Hockey Club unveils new jersey as legends and future stars come together

IANS | December 24, 2025 11:51 PM

Chennai, Dec 24 (IANS) The Soorma Hockey Club on Wednesday brought together legends of the game, current internationals, and young academy players for a special event in Chennai that celebrated both heritage and the future of the sport. On the occasion, the Hockey India League (HIL) side also unveiled its new jersey for the upcoming 2026 season.