Hockey India League 2026 to begin on January 5

The 2026 edition of the Hockey India League (HIL) will begin from January 5, Hockey India’s general secretary Bhola Nath Singh said here on Tuesday. The HIL, which was revived after a gap of seven years, was last held from December 28 to February 1 this year. “The HIL window is fixed and the men’s … Read more

Tigers maul Toofans, lay claim to Hockey India League 2024-25 title

In an evening of penalty corner masterclass from both sides, Rarh Bengal Tigers prevailed 4-3 over Hyderabad Toofans in the Hockey India League (HIL) final at a packed Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium on Saturday. Jugraj Singh starred with a treble while Sam Lane, who had a quiet tournament until the knockouts, struck the decisive goal, … Read more

HIL 2024-25: Crowd trouble at final, people injured in minor stampede

Ticketing issues and crowd trouble marred the final day of the Hockey India League (HIL) at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium on Saturday. Nearly six people were injured in a minor stampede outside the gates, with as many as 4,000 people—several with tickets—waiting outside, eager to get in to watch the final and movie actor … Read more