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UP Rudras sign off from HIL 2024-25 season with 'Fair Play Award'

New Delhi, February 7: The UP Rudras won the prestigious Fair Play Award, for their commitment to sportsmanship and discipline throughout the tournament. Thanks to James Mazarello's excellent reflex and crucial saves, the team finished their tournament conceding the least number of goals (22) throughout the long tournament. James' stand-out performances proved to be instrumental for UP Rudras' campaign keeping the opposition on their feet, as per UP Rudras press release.

From selling water bottles at Attari-Wagah border to topping Hockey India League charts, a peep into Jugraj's inspiring journey

New Delhi . February 4: In an inspiring turn of events, Indian men's hockey team player Jugraj Singh, who once sold Indian flags and water bottles at the Attari-Wagah border to support his family, emerged as the top scorer in the recently concluded Men's Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25, while playing for Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers, the newly crowned champions of the elite tournament.

HIL 2024-25: Soorma Hockey Club edge Dragons 3-2 in thriller to claim bronze

Rourkela, Feb 1: JSW Soorma Hockey Club secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Tamil Nadu Dragons in a third-place playoff in the Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 to claim the bronze medal and a prize of INR 1 crore at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium here on Saturday. Goals from Gurjant Singh (12'), Harjeet Singh (19'), and Prabhjot Singh (57') sealed the win for Soorma, while Blake Govers (15') and Jip Janssen (59') found the net for the Dragons.

HIL 2024-25: Hyderabad Toofans outclass Soorma Club 3-1 to storm into final

Rourkela, Jan 31: The Hyderabad Toofans delivered their strongest performance of the season to outclass JSW Soorma Hockey Club 3-1 and soar into the final of the Hockey India League 2024-25 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Friday. The Hyderabad Toofans will face Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers for the title on Saturday.

HIL 2024-25: Bengal Tigers scrape past T.N. Dragons via penalty SO to reach final

Rourkela, Jan 31: The Bengal Tigers booked their place in the final of the Hockey India League (2024-25) after beating the Tamil Nadu Dragons 2-2 and 5-6 in penalty shootouts at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Friday. In a thrilling match, Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers came back from a goal down twice before forcing a penalty shootout.

HIL 2024-25: Tamil Nadu Dragons beat UP Rudras to seal last semifinal spot

Rourkela, Jan 29: 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.

HIL 2024-25: Bengal Tigers surging back to beat Delhi SG Pipers 2-1 to reach semis

Rourkela (Odisha), Jan 27: 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.

HIL 2024-25: Soorma Club clinch crucial 5-3 win over Kalinga Lancers

Rourkela (Odisha), Jan 27: 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.

HIL 2024-25: Team that defends the best will make it to final, says Floris Wortelboer

New Delhi, Jan 27: 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.

Team Gonasika comes from behind, beat Tamil Nadu Dragons 4-2 in Hockey India League clash

Rourkela, January 25: Team Gonasika put on an impressive performance to defeat the Tamil Nadu Dragons 4-2 in a Pool B match of the Men's Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25, held at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela on Saturday. Gonasika's goals came from Araijeet Singh Hundal (14'), Jack Waller (45'), Tim Howard (50'), and Chandanda Nikkin Thimmaiah (51'), while Amit Rohidas (8') and Tom Craig (56') found the net for the Dragons, a HIL release said.

HIL 2024-25: Arshdeep's twin strikes sink UP Rudras, Hyderabad Toofans win 3-1

Rourkela, Jan 26: 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.

HIL 2024-25: Team Gonasika come back to beat Tamil Nadu Dragons 4-2

Rourkela, Jan 25: Team Gonasika put on an impressive performance to defeat the Tamil Nadu Dragons 4-2 in a Pool B match of the Men’s Hockey India League 2024-25, held at the Birsa Munda Stadium here on Saturday. Gonasika’s goals came from Araijeet Singh Hundal (14’), Jack Waller (45’), Tim Howard (50’), and Chandanda Nikkin Thimmaiah (51’), while Amit Rohidas (8’) and Tom Craig (56’) found the net for the Dragons.