Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers rode on Jugraj Singh’s superb brace to outplay an error-prone Delhi SG Pipers 4-1 to record its third consecutive win and jump to the top of the table in the Hockey India League (HIL) at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium here on Saturday. With its clinical approach and tactical superiority, … Read more
Former Indian hockey player Jagbir Singh. | Photo Credit: THE HINDU ARCHIVES Former Indian hockey player Jagbir Singh. | Photo Credit: THE HINDU ARCHIVES
Soorma Hockey Club had the better of everything except the goals, paying the price for profligacy and waywardness to go down 3-0 against UP Rudras in match seven of the Hockey India League here on Wednesday. With its second outright win in as many games, UP joined Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers at the top of … Read more
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Thursday announced the the list of awardees for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024. This year, shooter Manu Bhaker (Paris Olympics bronze medallist), Indian hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh (Paris Olympics bronze medallist), World Chess Champion D Gukesh, and Paris Paralympics gold medal-winning high jumper Praveen Kumar … Read more
The rub of the green went Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers’ way as it registered its second win in as many games with a 2-1 victory against Team Gonasika at the Birsa Munda Stadium here on Wednesday. For a game that was as evenly matched as possible on the field, one moment of defensive error led … Read more
International Hockey Federation (FIH) President Tayyab Ikram has made it clear that while the window for the Hockey India League was fixed, the exact dates were up to Hockey India and the franchises. Many overseas players had cited it clashing with Christmas as a reason for pulling out. “How the franchises plan their training and … Read more
It was a bright year for Indian Hockey with both men’s and women’s teams experiencing success in various competitions on the international stage. From a second consecutive Olympic medal to the resurgence of the Hockey India League to bidding farewell to some of the sports’ greatest pillars, Sportstar takes you through major moments from hockey … Read more
Odisha Warriors captain Neha is all set to embark on a historic journey as she leads her team in the first-ever Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25. Having recently triumphed with the Indian squad at the Asian Champions Trophy, Neha now steps into the captaincy role with renewed energy and focus. Reflecting on the significance … Read more
Jharkhand recorded a 1-0 win over Madhya Pradesh in the final of the Hockey India Sub-junior national hockey championship for women at RRC Ground here on Friday. The match-winner came through Leoni Hemrom in the 15th minute of the first half. For the record, Jharkhand lost to Haryana in last year’s final. In the 60 … Read more
Harmanpreet Singh, the Indian men’s hockey team captain and ace drag-flicker, whose exceptional performances led India to historic Olympic bronze medals in Tokyo and Paris, breaking a 41-year medal drought, credits the Hockey India League (HIL) for playing a crucial role in shaping his career. From winning the Ponty Chadha award for the most promising … Read more