Rourkela, Jan 29 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Dragons came back from two goals down to secure a draw against the UP Rudras in a thrilling encounter in the men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium. In the process, the Tamil Nadu Dragons secured their place in the semifinals at the UP Rudras’ expense.
Rourkela, Jan 29 (IANS) Soorma Hockey Club advanced to the semifinals with a 1-1 (3-0 SO) penalty shootout victory against Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers in their last Pool stage match of the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Wednesday. Gurjant Singh (10’) gave Soorma the lead early in the game while Jugraj Singh (56’) equalised for the Tigers towards the end of the game.
Rourkela, Jan 28 (IANS) Jacob Anderson scored the fastest goal in the Hockey India League (HIL) history, but it went in vain as the Hyderabad Toofans were held to a 3-3 draw by Team Gonasika, who then won 1-3 in the resulting shootout at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Tuesday. Anderson scored in the 20th second, and then Tim Brand (6’) and Amandeep Lakra (25') added to the Hyderabad Toofans' tally. But a brace by Victor Charlet (12’, 55') and a superb goal by Araijeet Singh Hundal (24') saw Team Gonasika draw level before winning the shootout.
Rourkela (Odisha), Jan 27 (IANS) The Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers made a comeback for the ages by scoring two goals in the final five minutes to beat the Delhi SG Pipers in the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) clash here on Monday. By virtue of their stunning come-from-behind win, the Bengal Tigers qualified for the semifinals by amassing 18 points from nine matches.
Rourkela (Odisha), Jan 27 (IANS) Prabhjot Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, Nicolas Keenan and Maninder Singh got on the scoresheet as JSW Soorma Hockey Club came back and secured a hard-fought 5-3 victory against the Vedanta Kalinga Lancers in the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Monday.
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) As the men's Hockey India League (HIL) is reaching its business end, the battle for the top four spots has intensified. The top five teams are only separated by three points in the standings, living to the expectations of the much-anticipated return of the tournament. Paris Olympics gold medallist and UP Rudras midfielder Floris Wortelboer feels that the intensity of the matches is making it more interesting adding that the team who defends well will make it to the final.
Ranchi, Jan 26 (IANS) The inaugural edition of the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 came to an end with Odisha Warriors lifting the title with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Soorma Hockey Club in the final at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Sunday.
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Hockey India on Sunday extended its heartfelt congratulations to former Indian men’s team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh on being conferred with the prestigious Padma Bhushan, which is the third-highest civilian award in India.
Rourkela, Jan 26 (IANS) Arshdeep Singh proved to be the match-winner for the Hyderabad Toofans as his brace propelled them to a comprehensive 3-1 win against the UP Rudras in the Men’s Hockey India League match at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Saturday. Arshdeep’s two goals (28', 60’) came after Gonzalo Peillat scored the opener in the 25th minute, while Jobanpreet Singh (40’) pulled one back for the UP Rudras.
Ranchi, Jan 25 (IANS) After two weeks of gripping and thrilling hockey action, Odisha Warriors and Soorma Hockey Club are all set to lock horns in a historic clash in the first-ever final of the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium here on Sunday.
