In a nerve-wracking penalty shoot-out, Rarh Bengal Tigers was 0.2 seconds from missing out on the Hockey India League (HIL) final when Florent van Aubel’s reverse flick in the sudden death, barely beat the buzzer. Then, goalkeeper Tim Cross thwarted Uttam Singh while Abhishek made no mistake with his penalty to take his team through … Read more
‘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
Just as Jude Menezes sat down for the interaction at a plush hotel in Ranchi, this reporter cracked a ‘Hey Jude’ joke. The JSW Soorma Hockey Club gaffer chuckled before saying he gets that a lot. Even on official e-mails! Obviously, The Beatles’ Paul McCartney didn’t have the Indian-origin hockey coach in mind when penning … Read more
Team Gonasika saw off some anxious moments to beat JSW Soorma Club, which missed the services of its ace drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh, 2-1 in the Hockey India League at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Tuesday. However, Gonasika’s second win could not lift it from the seventh position. Soorma also remained stationary after its … Read more
Hockey India League 2024-25 LIVE: Catch all the live score updates of the HIL 2024-25 match between Team Gonasika and Soorma Hockey Club.
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
The Hyderabad Toofans is set to take on Soorma Hockey Club in a Hockey India League 2024-25 match at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela this Saturday. The Toofans will be looking to continue its winning momentum following their dominant 3-0 victory over the UP Rudras. The focus will be on maintaining the strong performance … Read more
Hoping to continue playing till the Los Angeles Olympics 2028, India’s seasoned goalkeeper Savita Punia feels the introduction of Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) will provide financial stability, especially to junior players and attract more youngsters to the sport. The inaugural edition of the league will be held from January 12-26. “Every player wants financial … Read more
Captain Harmanpreet Singh struck a brilliant brace as Soorma Club fought back to beat Delhi SG Pipers 3-1 in the penalty shootout in the Hockey India League at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Monday. Birthday boy Harmanpreet’s double penalty corner conversion levelled the scores 2-2 before the ever-reliable Vincent Vanasch asserted his class … Read more
PREVIEW Soorma Hockey Club will face Delhi SG Pipers in a Hockey India League 2024-25 clash at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela on Monday. Soorma beat Kalinga Lancers 4-3 in its last match, while Pipers lost 1-3 to Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers. Going into the clash, the Soorma HC find themselves third in the … Read more