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HIL is a great initiative for global hockey, says FIH President Tayyab Ikram

IANS | January 1, 2025 6:58 PM

Rourkela, Jan 1 (IANS) After a grand opening on December 28, the Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 is in full swing, with eight men’s teams delivering spectacular performances at the iconic Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, Odisha. International Hockey Federation (FIH) President Dato Tayyab Ikram believes the tournament is a great initiative for global hockey.

HIL 2024-25: Soorma Hockey Club gear up for tactical test against UP Rudras

IANS | January 1, 2025 5:05 PM

Rourkela, Jan 1 (IANS) After fighting back from a goal deficit to claim two points in their opening match, the Soorma Hockey Club are set to take on the UP Rudras in their second match of the Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Thursday, hoping to ride the momentum and gain full points with an outright win.

HIL 2024-25: Hyderabad Toofans bag bonus point with shootout win over Delhi SG Pipers

IANS | December 31, 2024 10:54 PM

Rourkela, Dec 31 (IANS) After making a dream start with two early goals via Amandeep Lakra (11') and Gonzalo Peillat (13'), Hyderabad Toofans squandered the lead to allow Delhi SG Pipers to bounce back and draw 2-2 in regulation time in a thrilling clash in the Hockey India League 2025 on the New Year's Eve. It was goals by Dilraj Singh (21') and Gareth Furlong (50') that helped SG Pipers equalise. However, Toofans held their nerves to clinch the bonus point with a 5-4 win in the shootout.

HIL 2024-25: UP Rudras secure comeback victory over Kalinga Lancers

IANS | December 30, 2024 10:59 PM

Rourkela, Dec 30 (IANS) James Mazarelo put in a match-winning performance to set up a 3-1 win for the UP Rudras against the Kalinga Lancers in their Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 match at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Monday. Despite trailing to a first-quarter goal from Enrique Gonzalez (13`), the UP Rudras secured a superb comeback win thanks to goals from Kane Russell (45`, 60`) and Sudeep Chirmako (50`).

HIL 2024-25: Delhi SG Pipers defeat Gonasika in season opener

IANS | December 28, 2024 11:12 PM

Rourkela, Dec 28 (IANS) Delhi SG Pipers triumphed 4-2 in the shoot-out over Gonasika after a 2-2 draw in the Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 season got off to a thrilling start at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Saturday. Tomas Domene (5`, 39`) scored for Delhi SG Pipers while Struan Walker (26`) and Victor Charlet (35`) scored for Gonasika in regulation 60 minutes.

Samuel Ward: Man with the mask gearing up for Hockey India League

Harsh Shukla | December 25, 2024 5:58 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Samuel Ward, the 33-year-old England striker known as “the man with the mask”, is all set to embark on an exciting new chapter in his illustrious hockey career. Overcoming a life-altering injury in 2019, Ward has emerged as a symbol of grit and resilience, and his journey to the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL) 2924-25 season with the UP Rudras is nothing short of inspiring.

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