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Rarh Bengal Tigers crowned champions of Hockey India League 2024-25

Rarh Bengal Tigers crowned champions of Hockey India League 2024-25

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Rarh Bengal Tigers clinched the Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-2025 by defeating Hyderabad Toofans 4-3 in the final in front of a jam-packed Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Saturday. Despite taking an early lead, the Toofans lost the match. Jugraj Singh (25’, 32’, 35’) and Same Lane (54’) found the back of the net to secure the title for the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers. Gonzalo Peillat (9’, 39’) and Amandeep Lakra (26’) scored for Hyderabad Toofans. With this victory, Rarh Bengal Tigers also claimed the Rs 3 crore prize money, while the Hyderabad Toofans received Rs 2 crore for finishing as a runner-up. Toofans shows early intent It was a tense contest from the first whistle with both teams taking turns to probe the others’ defence. The Tigers employed aerial passes regularly, resulting in a penalty corner four minutes into the game but the Toofans withstood all three attempts on goal from Jugraj Singh. The Toofans showed more initiative as the quarter progressed and earned a penalty corner of their own. And …

Kalinga Lancers thump Delhi SG Pipers 5-1

Kalinga Lancers thump Delhi SG Pipers 5-1

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Kalinga Lancers delivered a comprehensive 5-1 victory over Delhi Pipers in their Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 encounter at the Birsa Munda Stadium, Rourkela, on Thursday. The Lancers displayed clinical finishing and solid defensive organization throughout the match, securing a crucial win. The scoring began in the 11th minute with Nicholas Bandurak opening the account for Kalinga. The Lancers doubled their lead in the 36th minute through Arthur Van Doren, who found the net after a well-placed attack. Just two minutes later, in the 38th minute, Thierry Brinkman added another, capitalizing on a lapse in the Pipers’ defense. As the second half kicked off, Brinkman struck again in the 43rd minute to make it 4-0. Gursahibjit Singh completed the Lancers’ clinical display with a fifth goal in the 45th minute, further cementing their dominance. Delhi Pipers managed a response in the 46th minute when Corey Weyer scored a brilliant solo goal, but it was little more than a consolation as the Pipers couldn’t manage to break down the Lancers’ defense or generate any further scoring …

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers throttle Delhi Pipers 5-1- Highlights

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers throttle Delhi Pipers 5-1- Highlights

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Kalinga Lancers triumphed 5-1 over Delhi Pipers in a dominant display. The match began with Bandurak opening the scoring for the Lancers, followed by a clinical brace from Thierry Brinkman. Arthur Van Doren and Gursahibjit also got on the scoresheet. Delhi’s only goal came from Weyer, who scored a brilliant solo effort. Despite some attacking moments, Delhi struggled with defensive lapses and missed opportunities. Kalinga’s relentless attacking play and solid defense sealed the win, leaving Delhi with too much to overcome. As it happened: Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

HIL LIVE: Delhi SG Pipers takes on Rarh Bengal Tigers

HIL LIVE: Delhi SG Pipers takes on Rarh Bengal Tigers

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4 Jan 2025 12:01 PM GMT Shrachi Rarh Bengal tigers  They have had a very positive start to their campaign, winning both of their matches and with six points out of the 2 matches, they are currently in the second position of the league table. Both of their matches were closed ones, as they claimed the victories in these matches, against Team Gonasika and Hyderabad Toofans, with a narrow 1-goal margin. Delhi SG Pipers The Delhi side had a different story so far as they haven’t found an outright win this season as both of their matches went onto the shoot-off, where they won one match and lost one. They are currently in the third position with three points in two matches Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Hockey India League: Sense of deja vu as Delhi SG Pipers and Gonasika play out entertaining 2-2 draw on opening night | Hockey News

Hockey India League: Sense of deja vu as Delhi SG Pipers and Gonasika play out entertaining 2-2 draw on opening night | Hockey News

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Graham Reid, the former India coach who is now at the helm for Delhi SG Pipers, said it was ‘great to be back home’. His team was up against an inspired Ollie Payne in goal for Team Gonasika – the England goalkeeper was also the star of the night when India and England played out a thrilling 0-0 draw in the World Cup last year at this very venue. The match ended with Raj Kumar Pal slotting a shootout effort past Payne, just as the Indian attacker had famously done so in India’s sensational backs-to-wall win against Great Britain at the Paris Olympics in the quarterfinal. There was a sense of deja vu on the opening night of the Hockey India League in Rourkela. It all made for a fine spectacle as Delhi and Gonasika played out a rollercoaster 2-2 draw in regulation time to split a point each before the former won the penalty shootout to earn a bonus point on Saturday. Argentina’s Tomas Domene opened the scoring for the league and notched up …

Hockey India League, a quick guide: Teams, format of the tournament, where to watch and more | Cricket News

Hockey India League, a quick guide: Teams, format of the tournament, where to watch and more | Cricket News

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Hockey India League is set for a return after 7 years, with a men’s tournament featuring 8 teams and a women’s tournament (for the first time) featuring four teams. The league will be headlined by India’s Olympic medallists Harmanpreet Singh, Manpreet Singh, Abhishek and Hardik Singh, while overseas stars like Thierry Brinkman, Blake Govers and Jip Janssen. Here’s a quick guide to get you started: How many teams are part of the Hockey India League? In the men’s tournament, eight teams in contention: Delhi SG Pipers, Team Gonasika, Hyderabad Toofans, Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers, Soorma Hockey Club, Tamil Nadu Dragons, UP Rudras, Vedanta Kalinga Lancers. Where are the men’s HIL matches taking place? Apart from four matches in Ranchi, men’s HIL will take place in Rourkela at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium. What is the format of the men’s HIL? Phase 1 spans from 28 December to 18 January, where all eight teams will play against each other once. Phase 2, beginning on 19 January, will see the teams divided into two pools: Pool A …

Hockey India League, a quick guide: Teams, format of the tournament, where to watch and more | Cricket News

Hockey India League, a quick guide: Teams, format of the tournament, where to watch and more | Hockey News

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Hockey India League is set for a return after 7 years, with a men’s tournament featuring 8 teams and a women’s tournament (for the first time) featuring four teams. The league will be headlined by India’s Olympic medallists Harmanpreet Singh, Manpreet Singh, Abhishek and Hardik Singh, while overseas stars like Thierry Brinkman, Blake Govers and Jip Janssen are also in action. Here’s a quick guide to get you started: How many teams are part of the Hockey India League? In the men’s tournament, eight teams in contention: Delhi SG Pipers, Team Gonasika, Hyderabad Toofans, Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers, Soorma Hockey Club, Tamil Nadu Dragons, UP Rudras, Vedanta Kalinga Lancers. Where are the men’s HIL matches taking place? Apart from four matches in Ranchi, men’s HIL will take place in Rourkela at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium. What is the format of the men’s HIL? Phase 1 spans from 28 December to 18 January, where all eight teams will play against each other once. Phase 2, beginning on 19 January, will see the teams divided into …

HIL: Rupinder Pal Singh to lead the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers

HIL: Rupinder Pal Singh to lead the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers

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The Hockey India League is all set to return to screens following a seven-year-long hiatus. The premier franchise-based competition is slated to commence with the men’s event on December 28 before the inaugural women’s event of the league is held on January 12. While a total of eight teams will compete in the men’s league, the women’s competition will see four teams in action. The teams were formed following an intense three-day auction in October with team owners splurging lakhs of rupees to get themselves battle-ready. With the renewed HIL just days away, we take a look at how the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers stacks up ahead of the season: Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers Squad Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers, owned by Shrachi Sports, is amongst a few franchises that have both the men’s and women’s teams for the coming season of the Hockey India league. Their men’s team, led by veteran Indian drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh as their captain, has many experienced Indian players in the forward line like Abhishek Nain and Sukhjeet Singh. In …

Savita Punia hails Hockey India for introducing six teams in women’s HIL

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Former captain of the Indian women’s national hockey team, Savita Punia has hailed Hockey India’s move to introduce women’s teams for the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25. For the first time in the history of the HIL, the tournament will feature not only men’s teams but women’s teams with six teams being part of the league. The HIL 2024-25 will be held from the last week of December 2024 to the first week of February 2025, in a window sanctioned by the International Hockey Federation (FIH). The tournament will witness the participation of 8 men’s teams and 6 women’s teams. Notably, the Men’s and Women’s HIL will run simultaneously, marking a unique moment in global sports leagues. Savita expressed her admiration for this initiative, stating, “The Men’s and Women’s HIL will run simultaneously, which is something that I don’t think has happened before in any other sports. Hockey India has always ensured that both men’s and women’s teams are treated equally. For instance, when the men’s and women’s teams win matches or a competition …