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Drag-flicker Jugraj Singh’s HIL transformation

Drag-flicker Jugraj Singh’s HIL transformation

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Jugraj Singh’s game is built on brute power, a characteristic that has always been his signature. However, he struggled for years with accuracy and control, critical elements for any drag-flicker aspiring to do well at the international level. At the 2024-25 Hockey India League (HIL), his moment finally arrived. Jugraj’s game reached a new level, as he outshone some of the world’s best drag flickers, including Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh, Argentina’s Gonzalo Peillat, Netherlands’ Jip Janssen, Belgium’s Alexander Hendrickx, and Australia’s Jeremy Hayward to grab the limelight. On a day when the Hyderabad Toofans started strong, with Argentine great Peillat scoring twice from penalty corners, Jugraj showcased his magnificent form and ability to handle the pressure of the big occasion in front of a highly charged up crowd at the Birsa Munda International Stadium. In a span of ten minutes, Jugraj slammed a brilliant hat-trick, leading the Rarh Bengal Tigers to the title triumph. He finished the tournament with 12 goals, the most by any player, ahead of Dutch star Thierry Brinkman, who scored 10 …

‘It was our belief that carried us to the title,’ says Rarh Bengal Tigers skipper Rupinder

‘It was our belief that carried us to the title,’ says Rarh Bengal Tigers skipper Rupinder

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The Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 season ended spectacularly as 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. Jugraj Singh (25’, 32’, 35’) delivered for the Tigers when it mattered the most as he netted a scintillating hat-trick in the final. The title-deciding match lived up to its billing as it went down to the wire with the scoreline levelled at 3-3 till the very last quarter. However, Sam Lane (54’) converted a penalty corner with just six minutes remaining on the clock to seal the deal for the Tigers. Talking about his team’s roller-coaster journey in the tournament, Rupinder Pal Singh, the captain of the Rarh Bengal Tigers, said, “It has been an incredible journey for us, especially with the return of the Hockey India League after a seven-year hiatus. We owe a big thanks to Hockey India for organising the tournament so flawlessly. Our path as a team had its share of ups and downs, but in …

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 …

HIL: Rarh Bengal Tigers emerges champion with 4-3 win over Hyderabad Toofans in final

HIL: Rarh Bengal Tigers emerges champion with 4-3 win over Hyderabad Toofans in final

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Rarh Bengal Tigers emerged champion of the Hockey India League 2024-25 by winning a nerve-wracking final against Hyderabad Toofans 4-3 at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Saturday. Jugraj Singh slammed a hat-trick while Same Lane scored the other goal for the Tigers. Gonzalo Peillat scored a brace for the Toofans, while Amandeep Lakra scored once. Jugraj won the Player of the Match award and finished the tournament as the highest goal scorer. Sukhjeet Singh won the Player of the Tournament award. Catch highlights: 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

Rarh Bengal Tigers beats Tamil Nadu Dragons – Highlights

Rarh Bengal Tigers beats Tamil Nadu Dragons – Highlights

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HIL Highlights: The table toppers Rarh Bengal Tigers overcame the Tamil Nadu Dragons 6-5 in a tense penalty shootout to book their spot in the final of the 2024-25 Hockey India League at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Friday. The Tigers came from behind twice in the regulation time to force a shootout before following the trend in there as well. Nathan Ephraums and Karthi Selvam scored for the Dragons, whereas as Pardeep Singh Sandhu and Sam Lane found the net for the Tigers. Tigers goalkeeper James Carr was named Player of the Match for his exploits in the shootout. Highlights: 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

Rarh Bengal Tigers beat Delhi SG Pipers to book semi-final spot

Rarh Bengal Tigers beat Delhi SG Pipers to book semi-final spot

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The Rarh Bengal Tigers booked their spot in the semi-finals of the 2024-25 Hockey India League following a 2-1 win over the Delhi SG Pipers at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Monday. Rupinder Pal Singh (55′) and Sebastien Dockier (59′) found the net for the Tigers, whereas Tomas Domene (27′) scored the lone goal of the match for the Pipers. The Delhi SG Pipers started off well in the match, putting constant pressure on the Tigers defence early on in the match. However, it was the Tigers, who had the first real chance in the match in the fourth minute but they were denied by a good save from goalkeeper Benjamin Rennie. The Pipers earned a penalty corner in the tenth minute but the drag flick soared over the post as the scoreboard remained untouched in the first quarter. The second quarter was rather sedate with multiple turnovers in the midfield from both teams. However, it soon picked up pace as Abhishek received a ball from Dockier at the edge of the …

Soorma Hockey Club brush past Rarh Bengal Tigers for three points

Soorma Hockey Club brush past Rarh Bengal Tigers for three points

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Soorma Hockey Club beat Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers 2-1 in a high-voltage match here in the 2024-25 Hero Hockey India League held at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Monday. Goals were scored by Prabhjot Singh (21′), and Maninder Singh (28′), while Jugraj Singh (39′) scored the lone goal for the Tigers. The first quarter got off to a rollicking start with both teams playing with great pace and intensity. They made some fine forays into their respective striking circles which led to a flurry of PCs but neither of them could convert successfully. With no goals coming in the first quarter, the second quarter saw both the teams up their ante in attack. It was finally JSW Soorma, who broke the deadlock, and none other than their star Harmanpreet Singh who set up the first goal of the match with his trademark aerial ball which was accurate to the T. Receiving the ball in the top of the circle, Maninder Singh did very well to control the ball, turned around to take …

Rarh Bengal Tigers beats Tamil Nadu Dragons – Highlights

Rarh Bengal Tigers v/s Soorma Hockey Club – Updates, Results, Scores, Blog

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HIL LIVE: Two mid-table teams – Soorma Hockey Club and the Rarh Bengal Tigers face off in the 2024-25 Hockey India League at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela tonight. While the Tigers broke their two match losing streak with a win over the UP Rudras in their last match, the Soorma are on a downward spiral. The Harmanpreet Singh led side has lost their last two matches – the first in a shootout and the other outrightly. With the business end of the tournament fast approaching neither teams can afford a slip-up tonight. Stay tuned for all the LIVE updates: 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

Odisha Warriors beats Rarh Bengal Tigers – Highlights

Odisha Warriors beats Rarh Bengal Tigers – Highlights

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Women’s HIL Highlights: The Odisha Warriors climbed to the top of the table with a 4-1 win over the Rarh Bengal Tigers in the 2024-25 Women’s Hockey India League at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Sunday. Michelle Fillet opened the scoring for the Warriors early in the second quarter before Yibbi Jansen doubled their lead just minutes later. The Tigers pulled one back, thanks to Udita’s drag flick towards the end of the first half. However, the Warriors killed off the match in the fourth quarter with Jansen scoring her second and captain Neha Goyal also piling on the Tigers’ misery. Highlights: 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

Rarh Bengal Tigers beats Tamil Nadu Dragons – Highlights

Rarh Bengal Tigers wins an eight-goal thriller against UP Rudras

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A superb first-quarter performance set up a 5-3 win for the Rarh Bengal Tigers over the UP Rudras in the Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Wednesday. Gauthier Boccard (8`), Jugraj Singh (10` and 33`), Sukhjeet Singh (14`) and Abhishek (46`) scored for the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers. Hardik Singh (47`) and Sam Ward (51` and 59`) scored in the fourth quarter as the UP Rudras went down fighting. The UP Rudras started brightly with its forwards Sudeep Chirmako and Lalit Kumar Upadhyay both finding their way into the circle but unable to test Jamie Carr in the Bengal Tigers goal. Rudras punished for poor conversion rate The Rudras’ early lack of finishing came back to haunt it as the Bengal Tigers took the lead in the eighth minute. Gauthier Boccard went on a superb solo run as he jinxed past multiple defenders before placing the ball into the bottom corner beyond the reach of goalkeeper James Mazarelo. The Tigers pressed its advantage and won the first …