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

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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

Rupinder Pal Singh’s second wind: A hockey veteran’s HIL revival

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Rupinder Pal Singh can’t help but laugh when reflecting on how much life has changed for him since he last took the field in the Hockey India League (HIL) seven years ago. Back then, he was India’s premier drag-flicker, in the prime of his career. Now, he is a former international, having retired on a … Read more

From cards to cricket: How Hockey India League overseas stars are making most of their time in Rourkela

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Unlike other franchise tournaments in India, where the caravan travels to different parts of the country, the men’s edition of the Hockey India League (HIL) has been confined to the remote district of Rourkela in Odisha with a short pit-stop in Ranchi. It’s been more than a month since the HIL got underway and some … Read more

Victor Wegnez feeling at home with Soorma Hockey Club in Hockey India League

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‘Ping-pong’ is how Victor Wegnez describes hockey in India. Back in Europe, the Belgian midfielder isn’t accustomed to this style of play, which is little more structured and regimented. It is this philosophy that has helped Belgium become Olympic, European, and World champions over the last decade. With Craig Fulton now at the helm, India, … Read more

Meet HIL umpire Coen, brother of Daan van Bunge who was hit for six sixes in an over by Herschelle Gibbs in 2007 World Cup

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It’s difficult to forget the first instance of six sixes in an over in international cricket. Even if one does, certain individuals will have each moment of that over from the 2007 Cricket World Cup etched in their memories for a lifetime. South African batter Herschelle Gibbs is undoubtedly one of them. Of course, … Read more

Kalinga Lancers vs Delhi SG Pipers, LIVE streaming info: When, where to watch Hockey India League 2024-25; Preview; Squads

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Delhi SG Pipers will take on Vedanta Kalinga Lancers in the Hockey India League 2024-25 group stage match at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela on Sunday. Delhi is coming into this match after a 1-5 loss against the same opponent, Kalinga. Delhi is at the bottom of the table with four points in seven … Read more

Delhi SG Pipers vs Kalinga Lancers, LIVE streaming info: When, where to watch Hockey India League 2024-25; Preview; Squads

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Delhi SG Pipers will take on Vedanta Kalinga Lancers in the Hockey India League 2024-25 group stage match at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela on Thursday. Delhi is coming into this match after 2-3 loss against Tamil Nadu Dragons. Kalinga Lancers too lost 1-5 against Hyderabad Toofans. Delhi is at the bottom of the … Read more

UP Rudras vs Bengal Tigers, LIVE streaming info: When, where to watch Hockey India League 2024-25; Preview; Squads

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UP Rudras will take on Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers in the Hockey India League 2024-25 group stage match at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela on Wednesday. UP Rudras beat Delhi SG Pipers 3-1 in its last league match while Bengal Tigers lost 1-2 to Tamil Nadu Dragons. Both Rudras and Tigers have nine points … Read more

Team Gonasika vs Soorma Hockey Club, LIVE streaming info: When, where to watch Hockey India League 2024-25; Preview; Squads

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Team Gonasika will take on Soorma Hockey Club in the Hockey India League 2024-25 group stage match at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela on Tuesday. Both Gonasika and Soorma are coming off losses in their previous games. While Hyderabad Toofans beat Sooram HC 4-3 in the penalty shootout, Gonasika lost to Vedanta Lancers 1-2. SQUADS … Read more