Star Indian midfielder Hardik Singh has been appointed as the captain of the HIL Governing Council team for the men’s Hockey India League beginning in Chennai on January 3. HIL Governing Council will begin its campaign on January 5 against SG Pipers at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai. “I am grateful for this…
Kalinga Lancers announced the appointment of India’s Sanjay and Belgium stalwart Arthur Van Doren as co-captains of the team on Saturday, ahead of the upcoming season of the Hockey India League. HIL 2025-26 will be held from January 3 to 26 across Chennai, Ranchi and Bhubaneswar. India drag-flicker Sanjay recently led the national team to…
Star drag-flicker Gonzalo Peillat, who won Olympic and World Cup medals for both Argentina and his adopted country Germany, will miss the upcoming season of the Hockey India League (HIL) due to an ACL injury. The absence of Peillat, who scored eight goals in the previous edition, is a setback for last season’s runner-up Hyderabad…
Belgium defender Arthur Van Doren believes India is a strong title contender in next year’s men’s hockey World Cup, saying it is “impossible to ignore” the Men in Blue for their consistency over the last few years. India’s performance at major tournaments, including successive Olympic medals, have firmly established it among the elite. “It’s impossible…
Star drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh and goalkeeper Savita Punia will continue to lead the Soorma Hockey Club’s (SHC) men’s and women’s teams, respectively, in the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL). Midfielder Salima Tete will serve as the co-captain of the women’s team. India captain Harmanpreet’s command in defence and drag-flicking ability has been pivotal, bringing both…
BADMINTON Junior State Badminton Championship: Tiann upsets top seed for title Anvisha; Padwal bags a double The big match temperament of third seed Tiann Castellino was once again on display against top seed Anvisha Ghorpade, as she scored an upset win in three games to lift the Girls U-15 singles title in the Junior State…
When Jarmanpreet Singh was named the Delhi SG Pipers captain for the upcoming season of the Hockey India League, the experienced defender had his task cut out. Having finished at the bottom last year with just one win, the team introduced wholesale changes both in the coaching staff and the squad. The minimum target, this…
India clinched the bronze medal at the FIH Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup in Chennai, ending a nine-year wait for a podium finish, with a dramatic come-from-behind victory over Argentina after a late surge in the final quarter at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium. While the medal is a welcome result, the most intriguing outcome…
At 14, Ketan Kushwaha is unaware of his record but the Jhansi boy will be the youngest hockey player in a professional league at the Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26. A trainee at the UP Sports Hostel in Lucknow, Kushwaha was picked up by defending champion Shrachi Bengal Tigers at the auction in September for…
India junior men’s hockey team coach P.R. Sreejesh on Tuesday said that winning the Junior World Cup bronze medal has instilled a renewed sense of belief among the young players. Emphasizing the confidence the achievement has brought, he said: “Their confidence level is really high right now. They feel like they can achieve much more in…
