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Ranchi Royals outlast HIL GC in 4–4 thriller, clinch shootout win in Men’s HIL

Ranchi Royals outlast HIL GC in 4–4 thriller, clinch shootout win in Men’s HIL

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Ranchi Royals produced a composed shootout performance to defeat HIL GC 4–1 after a pulsating 4–4 draw in regulation time in the Men’s Hero Hockey India League at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Monday. In a contest marked by momentum swings and quick responses, both sides exchanged leads multiple times over four quarters before the Royals held their nerve in the shootout. Vishnukant Singh, Sam Lane, Maxime van Oost and Tom Boon converted their attempts, while goalkeeper Suraj Karkera played a decisive role in goal. Ranchi Royals began aggressively and were rewarded in the 19th minute when Araijeet Singh Hundal scored on the rebound after sustained pressure inside the circle. HIL GC responded through Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, who finished neatly after Kane Russell’s dragflick was initially saved. The second half followed a similar pattern. Hundal restored the Royals’ lead early in the third quarter, only for Russell to equalise from a penalty corner minutes later. HIL GC then took the lead for the first time through a well-taken field goal by Sudeep Chirmako, …

Kalinga Lancers go top with fourth straight win

Kalinga Lancers go top with fourth straight win

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Vedanta Kalinga Lancers climbed to the top of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League 2025–26 standings after registering their fourth consecutive victory, edging past Hyderabad Toofans 1-0 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Wednesday. The contest was evenly poised through the opening half, with both sides trading circle entries and opportunities without finding a breakthrough. Hyderabad Toofans enjoyed greater possession, but the Lancers looked threatening on the counter and came close through Liam Henderson, who was denied by goalkeeper Jean-Paul Danneberg. The decisive moment arrived in the third quarter when Alexander Hendrickx converted a penalty corner in the 40th minute, scoring his fifth goal of the season. The Lancers then managed the game astutely, sitting deep, controlling possession in phases and limiting Hyderabad’s attacking threat. The Toofans failed to register a single shot on target in the final quarter, allowing Vedanta Kalinga Lancers to close out a composed win and extend their unbeaten streak. Tom Boon’s five-goal blitz lifts Ranchi Royals Earlier in the day, Ranchi Royals delivered …

Kane Russell’s hat-trick powers HIL GC past Shrachi Bengal Tigers

Kane Russell’s hat-trick powers HIL GC past Shrachi Bengal Tigers

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HIL GC produced a clinical attacking display to defeat Shrachi Bengal Tigers 6-3 in a high-scoring Men’s Hockey India League 2025–26 clash at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday. Kane Russell starred with a hat-trick as HIL GC capitalised on penalty corners and late opportunities to seal a deserved victory. The Tigers struck first through captain Jugraj Singh, who converted a penalty stroke in the 12th minute following sustained pressure. HIL GC responded strongly in the second quarter, scoring twice in quick succession. Sam Ward equalised with a deft touch before Russell followed up moments later with a powerful drag-flick to put his side ahead. Second-half surge defines both encounters HIL GC extended their advantage after the break as Russell added another penalty corner goal, before Sudeep Chirmako found the net from open play to make it 4-1. The Tigers mounted a brief comeback in the 40th minute, with Tom Grambusch scoring from a penalty corner and Christopher Ruhr converting a rebound to reduce the deficit. However, Russell completed his hat-trick soon …

Sara Ali Khan, King’s opening ceremony performances cancelled

Sara Ali Khan, King’s opening ceremony performances cancelled

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The Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 Governing Committee has cancelled the scheduled performances of Bollywood actor Sara Ali Khan and singer King at the league’s opening ceremony, which is slated to take place on Saturday evening . The decision was made as a mark of respect to former Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday. The opening ceremony, originally set to include high-profile entertainment acts, will now proceed with a toned-down event, followed by the league’s first match between Team Gonasika and Delhi SG Pipers. The Hockey India League is making a significant comeback after a seven-year hiatus, featuring a men’s tournament with eight teams and, for the first time, a women’s competition with four teams. #HockeyIndiaLeague Governing Committee has announced the cancellation of scheduled performances by Bollywood actor Sara Ali Khan and popular singer King at the opening ceremony.💭 This is done as a mark of respect for the former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, who passed away… pic.twitter.com/3bytioAdxX — The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) December 28, 2024 The league will …

HIL returns: Why the backdrop is ripe for Hockey India League to flourish | Hockey News

HIL returns: Why the backdrop is ripe for Hockey India League to flourish | Hockey News

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“Indian hockey’s history is huge and we are trying our best to make it better. Bas ek request hai ki aap hockey ko pyaar deejiye.” Soaking in the sweat after India’s bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, captain Harmanpreet Singh had a message to fans in India. “Give love to Indian hockey,” he told the broadcasters. On the back of two straight Olympic bronze medals – after four decades of returning empty-handed – Harmanpreet can be assured that the love for the sport in the country is on the upswing. The thousands of hockey tragics in India don’t just have heartbreaks to bond over anymore. There is success to relish. It is against this backdrop that the Hockey India League returns after a 7-year hiatus. The eight-team men’s tournament begins on Saturday at the magnificent Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela. Former India coach Graham Reid will be in the dugout for Delhi SG Pipers, a franchise that has roped in PR Sreejesh as the Director. They will take on Team Gonasika, led by Manpreet …