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Jyoti Singh eyes a big year with the Indian Women’s Hockey team

Jyoti Singh eyes a big year with the Indian Women’s Hockey team

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Born in Jhansi, 21-year-old Jyoti Singh is already making waves in Indian hockey. The youngster has already shown her credentials in her brief career so far, captaining India at the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup City of Santiago 2025. She also made her senior debut last year, featuring in four matches of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 (Women), including a remarkable win against World No. 1, the Netherlands, a performance that highlighted her readiness for the biggest stage. Jyoti’s journey with sports started at a very young age, when she visited training grounds with her father, who was an international long distance runner. However, it was her cousin sister who inspired her to pick up the hockey stick at the age of 11. Reflecting on her journey so far, Jyoti shared, “Sports runs in my family. My father was an international athlete, so I’d go to the ground with him to do some running, and also play some badminton. However, it was my cousin sister who inspired me to play hockey. She was …

Kalinga Lancers extend unbeaten run in Men’s Hero HIL

Kalinga Lancers extend unbeaten run in Men’s Hero HIL

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Shrachi Bengal Tigers kept their playoff hopes alive with a dramatic 3–2 comeback win against SG Pipers, while table-toppers Vedanta Kalinga Lancers maintained their unbeaten streak with a shootout victory over Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons in Sunday’s Men’s Hero Hockey India League action at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar. In a tense pool-stage encounter, Shrachi Bengal Tigers overturned a two-goal deficit to defeat SG Pipers. The Pipers struck early through Dilraj Singh in the fourth minute and doubled their advantage after halftime when Tomas Domene’s penalty-corner effort deflected into the net. The Tigers’ response was swift and decisive in the closing stages of the third quarter. Jugraj Singh converted from a penalty corner in the 45th minute before Abhishek followed up seconds later with a well-controlled finish to restore parity. Riding the momentum, the Tigers completed the turnaround in the 48th minute as Affan Yousuf capitalised on a quick counter-attack to score the winning goal. The victory keeps Shrachi Bengal Tigers mathematically in contention for a top-four finish. Lancers stay perfect after shootout drama …

Kalinga Lancers extend unbeaten run in Men’s Hero HIL

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 …

SG Pipers clinch Women’s HIL 2025–26 title

SG Pipers clinch Women’s HIL 2025–26 title

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SG Pipers were crowned champions of the Women’s Hero Hockey India League 2025–26 after defeating Shrachi Bengal Tigers 3-2 in a shootout following a 1-1 draw in regulation time at Ranchi on Friday. The closely fought final saw both teams trade goals before SG Pipers held their nerve in the decisive shootout to lift the title. Shrachi Bengal Tigers struck first in the 16th minute when Lalremsiami finished clinically after being picked out inside the circle by Sushila Chanu. The Tigers carried a slender advantage into halftime, having created further chances through penalty corners without adding to the scoreline. SG Pipers responded with sustained pressure after the break, forcing the Tigers’ defence into repeated interventions. Their persistence paid off in the 53rd minute when Preeti Dubey’s backhand effort deflected off the goalkeeper’s stick and rolled into the net to restore parity. With neither side able to find a winner in regulation time, the championship was decided in a shootout. Solanki shines as SG Pipers seal title In the shootout, SG Pipers captain Navneet Kaur, Juana …

Hockey India League: Tamil Nadu Dragons and SG Pipers play out thrilling 4-4 draw; hosts clinch shootout bonus | Hockey News

Hockey India League: Tamil Nadu Dragons and SG Pipers play out thrilling 4-4 draw; hosts clinch shootout bonus | Hockey News

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Tamil Nadu Dragons finished their home leg unbeaten, with one outright win and two shootout bonus points, after edging past SG Pipers in the tiebreaker following a pulsating 4-4 draw at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai on Friday. Amit Rohidas (9′), Tom Craig (18′), Paul Philipp Kaufmann (17’), and Selvaraj Kanagaraj (40’) scored a goal each for the Dragons, while Tomas Domene (13′, 18′), Ky Willott (38′), and Aditya Lalage (59′) netted goals for the Pipers in the regulation time in match that swung one way and then the other right through. The result also meant that Pipers are yet to win a match outright since the start of last season. Skipper Rohidas converted with a low hit from a penalty corner to give his side the lead. The Dragons appeared to double their advantage a minute later, but the goal was overturned following a successful review by the Pipers. Domene fired one in shortly after to restore parity, as the opening quarter ended 1-1. The second quarter produced a burst of drama as …

Men’s HIL: Tamil Nadu Dragons beat SG Pipers in shootout; earn bonus point

Men’s HIL: Tamil Nadu Dragons beat SG Pipers in shootout; earn bonus point

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Tamil Nadu Dragons clinched a crucial bonus point after edging past SG Pipers in a shootout, following a pulsating 4-4 draw in the 2025-26 Men’s Hockey India League on Friday. Amit Rohidas (9′), Tom Craig (18′), Paul Philipp Kaufmann (17’), and Selvaraj Kanagaraj (40’) scored a goal each for the Dragons, while Tomas Domene (13′, 18′), Ky Willott (38′), and Aditya Lalage (59′) netted goals for the Pipers in the regulation time. The Pipers made a proactive start to the clash, taking early control of possession and moving the ball quickly through the midfield. Their intent resulted in a circle entry within the opening two minutes and a penalty corner soon after, though they were unable to convert. The Dragons gradually found their rhythm and began mounting attacks of their own, which paid dividends when they earned a penalty corner that skipper Rohidas (9′) converted to give his side the lead. They appeared to double their advantage a minute later, but the goal was overturned following a successful review by the Pipers. Undeterred, SG Pipers …

Ranchi Royals overpower SG Pipers 5-2 to finish third in Women’s HIL

Ranchi Royals overpower SG Pipers 5-2 to finish third in Women’s HIL

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Ranchi Royals produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat SG Pipers 5-2 in their last Women’s Hero Hockey India League 2025-26 encounter, with a clinical fourth-quarter display sealing the victory as the hosts finished third in the tournament. Lucina von der Heyde (2’, 47’), Sangita Kumari (24’), and Hannah Cotter (55’, 60’) scored goals for the Royals, while Navneet Kaur (10’, 58’) netted a brace for the Pipers, who have already qualified for the final of the tournament. SG Pipers began the contest with early pressing, but Ranchi Royals quickly gained control and earned a penalty corner within the opening minute. Drag-flick specialist Lucina von der Heyde made no mistake, converting in the 2nd minute to give the Royals an early lead. The goal allowed Ranchi Royals to dictate the tempo for the next few minutes, before SG Pipers struck back through captain Navneet Kaur (10’), who found the back of the net to restore parity. With both sides exchanging goals, the opening quarter ended evenly poised at 1-1. The second quarter unfolded in end-to-end …

Hockey India League: Bengal Tigers qualify for Women’ HIL final after prevailing against SG Pipers in tense sudden death | Hockey News

Hockey India League: Bengal Tigers qualify for Women’ HIL final after prevailing against SG Pipers in tense sudden death | Hockey News

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The two teams that missed the cut for the final in the inaugural edition of Women’s Hockey India League will now clash for the title in the second season. For the second time in the league phase this year, there was nothing to separate Bengal Tigers and SG Pipers after four quarters of regulation time, and sudden death in the penalty shootout was required to determine who takes the bonus point, where Tigers prevailed 7-6 after 10 attempts for each team. With Tigers securing two points, Ranchi Royals were eliminated from the race for top two while Pipers had already qualified for the final that will be played on Saturday. The script was a bit different this time around as the first meeting between them ended in a high-scoring 3-3 draw, while the reverse fixture in Ranchi on Tuesday was a tense goalless affair. The Pipers were under defensive pressure for most of the evening but managed to keep the tournament’s leading goalscorer Agustina Gorzelany quiet from Penalty Corners, thanks largely to some excellent first-rushing …

Shrachi Bengal Tigers Edge SG Pipers in Shootout to Seal Women’s HIL Final Spot

Shrachi Bengal Tigers Edge SG Pipers in Shootout to Seal Women’s HIL Final Spot

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Shrachi Bengal Tigers booked their place in the Women’s Hockey India League 2025–26 final after edging past SG Pipers 0-0 (7-6) in a tense sudden-death shootout in Ranchi on Monday. The result earned the Tigers a crucial bonus point and set up a repeat clash against the Pipers in the summit showdown. In a striking repeat of their earlier league meeting, the contest once again ended goalless in regulation time before being decided in sudden death. While the outcome was decisive for the Tigers, the match carried little consequence for SG Pipers, who had already secured qualification for the final thanks to their commanding position at the top of the standings. Both teams began with intent in an evenly matched first quarter, trading early attacks. Shrachi Bengal Tigers earned an early penalty corner but failed to convert, while the Pipers responded with sustained possession and circle entries without finding a breakthrough. Goalkeepers dominate as shootout decides outcome The second and third quarters saw the Tigers apply consistent pressure, only to be denied repeatedly by SG …