Team Gonasika vs Delhi SG Pipers LIVE updates, Hockey India League 2024/25: HIL returns after seven years

December 28, 2024 18:49 When is Team Gonasika vs Delhi SG Pipers HIL match? The men’s Hockey India League 2024/25 match between Team Gonasika and Delhi SG Pipers will begin at 8:15 pm IST on Saturday at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela.

Hockey India League men’s preview: Full squads analysis and key players

As the teams prepare to battle it out for just over a month in Rourkela and Ranchi in a double round-robin format, followed by the knockouts, Sportstar previews how they look like ahead of the season opener on December 28. Soorma Hockey Club Soorma Hockey Club, based in Punjab, went big on defenders, spending Rs … Read more

HIL 2.0: Has Hockey India addressed past mistakes for a sustainable franchise model?

With the Hockey India League (HIL) returning in a fresh avatar after seven years, Hockey India (HI) will want to ensure that its second coming is smooth sailing. For many years, former Indian players have spoken about the need for a robust domestic competition to aid the development of domestic talents. The announcement has been … Read more

Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2024: Dilraj bags four goals as India wins 16-0 against Chinese Taipei

The Indian Junior men’s hockey team continued its dominant performance at the Men’s Junior Asia Cup as it convincingly beat Chinese Taipei 16-0 in a pool A match in Muscat, Oman on Saturday. Dilraj Singh (17’, 40’, 45’, 57’) starred in the match with four scintillating goals while India’s defence held the fort with goalies … Read more

Women’s HIL will elevate global hockey, says Dutch hockey star Maria Verschoor

Dutch hockey star and two-time Olympic gold medallist Maria Verschoor hailed the inaugural Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) as a groundbreaking moment for the sport. Representing Soorma Hockey Club, the 30-year-old forward expressed her excitement about the league’s potential to elevate women’s hockey globally. “It’s amazing to be part of the first competition of its … Read more

Off-side: Taking hockey to the hinterland, a big boost for the sport

A two-hour drive through the meandering roads of Gehlaur Ghati from the Gaya Airport brings you to Rajgir, once the socio-political cradle of ancient India. The capital of the Magadha Dynasty between 544 and 413 BC, Rajgir today is like any other dusty small town in India but with well-laid-out public gardens and continues to … Read more

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Hockey review: Acing ACT test bodes well for greater challenges ahead

Even before the Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) was officially announced, it was evident that the Indian women’s hockey team would be markedly different from what it had been for some time. A new coach, new challenges, and significant baggage to shed meant the tournament — regardless of its position in the hierarchy of major international … Read more