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UP Rudras win Shootout but miss out on Playoffs as Dragons advance

UP Rudras win Shootout but miss out on Playoffs as Dragons advance

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UP Rudras won a nerve-wracking penalty shootout 3-2 against the Tamil Nadu Dragons after a 2-2 draw in regulation time, but despite the victory, their playoff hopes were dashed as they fell short of qualifying for the semifinals. Tamil Nadu Dragons, earning a point from the shootout, secured their spot in the knockout stages, while Rudras were left to rue missed opportunities throughout the group stage. The match started with UP Rudras taking command early on, with Sudeep Chirmako opening the scoring with a clinical one-touch goal in the first quarter, following a brilliant pass from Albery. They doubled their lead moments before the end of the first quarter with a well-executed penalty corner from Lalit Kumar. However, the Tamil Nadu Dragons weren’t out of the fight. After a more settled second quarter, they came alive in the third, with Jip Janssen pulling one back with a composed penalty corner conversion. The momentum shifted further in the fourth quarter when Thomas Sorsby scored a stunning field goal to level the score at 2-2, setting up …

Hockey India League: From losing vision to winning Olympic gold – Jip Janssen’s inspirational story | Hockey News

Hockey India League: From losing vision to winning Olympic gold – Jip Janssen’s inspirational story | Hockey News

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Late in the match against UP Rudras, Tamil Dragons’ star defender and drag-flicker Jip Janssen was hit on his left rib by the ball. There was immediate concern from everyone on the field, and the Dutchman missed the end of that match. In the post-match interview, his teammate Tom Craig revealed that Janssen had been taken to hospital. The team was worried about what could have been a serious blow to their main man. But when the Dragons stepped out for their next match three days later, the gold medallist from the Paris Olympics was good to go. What’s more, he scored a hat-trick from penalty corners in a 6-5 win against Gonasika. Janssen is no stranger to recovering from big setbacks. A few months before the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, he had suffered a blow to his eye during a Dutch league match, playing for SV Kampong. “When I got hit by a ball in the eye, I lost my vision for a couple of weeks,” Janssen told The Indian Express. “I needed to sleep …

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 …

Hockey India League Auctions 2024: Most expensive foreign players

Hockey India League Auctions 2024: Most expensive foreign players

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The men’s players’ auction of the Hockey India League 2024 ended with two days full of intense bidding, arguments, and tactical picks by the eight teams playing in the tournament. While some teams got the players they wanted, some had to engage in a bidding war while some fell back to a Plan B to get a different player once their first choice was gone. All these things added up in teams making big bids and breaking the bank for their preferred choice. The Bridge picks the most expensive five foreign players from the Hockey India League player auctions in 2024 (All Prices in INR): #1 Gonzalo Peillat (Germany)- 68 lakhs- Hyderabad Toofans Another expected pick for teams to break the bank, Gonzalo Peillat was bought by Hyderabad Toofans for 68 lakhs. One of the best drag flickers in the world and an experienced campaigner, Peillat is a World Cup winner and silver medalist with Germany. Peillat is known for his brilliant defence and the best drag flicks in the world. With the amount of …

Five overseas players who can spark a bidding war

Five overseas players who can spark a bidding war

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With the return of the Hockey India League, the excitement of having foreign stars to play in the country is increasing. Before the Hockey India League was folded last time, the likes of Mortiz Furste, Glenn Turner, Teun de Noojier, Jamie Dwyer, and Ashley Jackson enthralled the Indian fans in four seasons. The new format of HIL will have eight teams and a total of 64 openings for foreign players means that teams will go hard for the renowned names. A total of 168 foreign players from 12 countries have registered for the player’s auction. Big names include Ollie Payne, Jeremy Dwayer, Alexander Hendricx, Tom Boon, Blake Govers, and Nick Bandurak among others. The Bridge picks five foreigners who can spark a bidding war among the franchises in the next two days: #1 Gonzalo Peillat- Germany The drag flick maestro has been on a fine run in the past two years winning the World Cup with Germany in 2023 and silver medal at the Paris Olympics earlier this year. One of the best drag flickers …