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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.
I didn't even expect to play: Sonam after incredible Women's Hockey India League campaign
New Delhi, February 7: At merely 19, Sonam stole the spotlight in the Women's Hockey India League 2024-25 with exceptional performances as her crucial goals helped JSW Soorma Hockey Club reach the final in the maiden season.
We'll learn from our mistakes and return stronger: UP Rudras captain Hardik reflects on HIL campaign
Lucknow, Feb 7: The Lucknow-based franchise of the Hockey India League, UP Rudras, concluded their campaign with a victory over Tamil Nadu Dragons but narrowly missed out on qualifying for the semifinals, finishing just one point shy of the top 4. Nevertheless, the season held special significance for the franchise in several ways.
'I didn't even expect to play,' says Sonam after incredible Women's Hockey India League campaign
New Delhi, Feb 7: At just 19, Sonam stole the spotlight in the Women's Hockey India League 2024-25 with exceptional performances as her crucial goals helped JSW Soorma Hockey Club reach the final in the maiden season. The forward hailing from Haryana was the second-highest leading scorer of the tournament and led the charts among Indians.
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.
Our belief carried us to the title....: Shrarchi Rarh Bengal Tigers captain Rupinder after HIL win
New Delhi, February 2: The thrilling Men's Hockey India League 2024-25 season concluded in spectacular fashion as Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers edged out Hyderabad Toofans 4-3 in a gripping final at a packed Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Saturday.
Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers crowned champions of Hockey India League 2024-25
Rourkela, February 2: The exhilarating Men's Hockey India League 2024-25 season came to a close today as Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers defeated Hyderabad Toofans 4-3 in the Final, in front of a jam-packed Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Saturday.
HIL: JSW Soorma Hockey Club beat Tamil Nadu Dragons 3-2 in thrilling bronze medal match
Rourkela, February 1: JSW Soorma Hockey Club secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Tamil Nadu Dragons in a 3/4th place match of the Hockey India League 2024-25 to claim the Bronze medal and a prize of Rs 1 crore at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium.
Bengal Tigers prevail over Toofans to bag title in Hockey India League 2024-25
Rourkela, Feb 1: Jugraj Singh scored a hat-trick as Bengal Tigers defeated Hyderabad Toofans 4-3 in the final to be crowned champions of the Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25, bringing the curtains down on an exhilarating season in front of a jam-packed Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium here on Saturday.
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.
Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers beat Tamil Nadu Dragons to reach Hockey India League final
Rourkela, January 31: The Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers booked their place in the final of the Hockey India League 2024-25 after beating the Tamil Nadu Dragons 2 (6) - (5) 2 on penalty shootouts at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Friday.
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: Bengal Tigers face Tamil Nadu Dragons; Soorma meet Hyderabad Toofans in semis
Rourkela, Jan 30: Four in-form teams of the Men's Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 will step onto the astroturf on Friday for the semifinal stage, hoping to cap their exertions in the league stage by inching closer to the coveted title.
Tamil Nadu Dragons beat UP Rudras to secure last semifinal spot in Men's Hockey India League clash
Rourkela, January 29: In a thrilling Men's Hockey India League match at Rourkela's Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, the Tamil Nadu Dragons came back from two goals down to secure a draw against the UP Rudras. In the process, the Tamil Nadu Dragons secured their place in the semifinals at the UP Rudras' expense.
HIL: JSW Soorma Hockey Club secure semi-final spot with victory over Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers
Rourkela, January 29: JSW Soorma Hockey Club advanced to the Semi Finals of the Men's Hockey India League 2024-25 with a 1 - 1 (3 - 0 SO) penalty shootout victory against Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers in their last Pool stage match at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Wednesday.
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: Soorma secure SF spot with shoot-out win over Bengal Tigers
Rourkela, Jan 29: 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.
Men's HIL: Jacob Anderson's historic goal wasted as Team Gonasika secure shootout win vs Hyderabad Toofans
Rourkela, January 28: Jacob Anderson scored the fastest goal in the Hero Hockey India League history, but it went in vain as the Hyderabad Toofans played out a 3-3 draw with Team Gonasika and then lost 1-3 in the resulting shootout on Tuesday.
HIL 2024-25: Anderson's goal in vain, Oliver Payne inspires Team Gonasika to shootout win
Rourkela, Jan 28: 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.
Men's HIL: JSW Soorma Hockey Club eye semifinal spot in pivotal clash against table-toppers Shrachi Bengal Tigers
Rourkela, January 28: As the Men's Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 approaches its decisive phase, Soorma Hockey Club is gearing up for a crucial encounter against the table-toppers, Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers, scheduled for Wednesday. With the semi-final spots still up for grabs among the top five teams, this match holds significant importance for both sides.
HIL: Soorma Hockey Club eye semis spot in pivotal clash against table-toppers
Rourkela, Jan 28: As the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 approaches its decisive phase, JSW Soorma Hockey Club is gearing up for a crucial encounter against the table-toppers, Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers, scheduled on Wednesday.
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.
Men's HIL: Soorma Hockey Club secure 5-3 win over Kalinga Lancers
New Delhi, January 27: Soorma Hockey Club secured a hard-fought 5-3 victory against Kalinga Lancers in the Men's Hockey India League 2024-25 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela 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.
Winning first WHIL trophy has just added to our joy, says Odisha Warriors captain Neha
Ranchi, Jan 27: Odisha Warriors created history by defeating JSW Soorma Hockey Club and lifting the first ever Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 trophy in front of a packed Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium on Sunday.
Extremely happy: Odisha Warriors captain reflects on the tournament after historic Women's HIL title win
Ranchi, January 27: Odisha Warriors made history by defeating JSW Soorma Hockey Club to lift the inaugural Women's Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 trophy in front of a packed crowd at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium on January 26.
Excitement for sports in Ranchi is ever-growing: Hemant Soren after completion of inaugural Women's Hockey India League
Ranchi, January 27: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren expressed his feelings after hosting the Women's Hockey India League 2024-25 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in which players from around the world took part in the competition.
Odisha Warriors crowned champions of the historic Women's Hockey India League
Ranchi, January 26: 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 JSW Soorma Hockey Club in the Final at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Sunday.
Odisha Warriors crowned inaugural champions of Women's Hockey India League
Ranchi, Jan 26: 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.
JSW Soorma gears up for crucial clash against Vedanta Kalinga Lancers in semi-final push
Rourkela, January 26: JSW Soorma Hockey Club aims to secure a playoff spot as they face the Vedanta Kalinga Lancers in a crucial Men's Hockey India League encounter tomorrow at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela.
HIL: Soorma gear up for crucial clash against Vedanta Kalinga Lancers in semis push
Rourkela, Jan 26: Soorma Hockey Club are building up a head of steam in the business end of the season having won both their matches in Phase 2. Their penultimate match of the men's league will be against the Vedanta Kalinga Lancers at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Monday.
Soorma Hockey Club, Odisha Warriors to fight for maiden Women's Hockey India League title
Ranchi, January 26: Soorma Hockey Club and Odisha Warriors willl lock horns with each other in the title clash of the inaugural edition of the Women's Hockey India League at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Sunday.
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: Arshdeep Singh's twin strikes sink UP Rudras, lifts Hyderabad Toofans to 3-1 win
Rourkela, January 25: 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 on Saturday.
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.
JSW Soorma Hockey Club, Odisha Warriors all set for historic Women's Hockey India League final
Ranchi, January 25: After two weeks of gripping and thrilling hockey action, Odisha Warriors and JSW Soorma Hockey Club are all set to lock horns in a historic clash at the first-ever Women's Hockey India League 2025 final on Sunday at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi.
Women's HIL: Soorma Club and Odisha Warriors all set for inaugural final
Ranchi, Jan 25: 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.