GOLF Diksha makes great final charge but loses play-off, Avani finishes 16th India’s Diksha Dagar came within striking distance of winning her third Ladies European Tour title, before losing a play-off at the Lalla Meryem Cup golf tournament in Rabat. The 24-year-old, starting the day at 3-under total and in tied-14th place, made a great…
The much-anticipated return of the Hockey India League (HIL) lived up to expectations, providing a crucial platform for emerging talent. New stars made their mark, fresh faces found an opportunity to shine, and young players tested themselves alongside some of the world’s best. Under the watchful eye of India coach Craig Fulton, Jugraj Singh enjoyed…
This is a story of resilience and perseverance. When a knee injury in 1995 cut short Pratima Barwa’s journey towards becoming an India hockey player, she took up coaching. In Simdega, a rural district around 135km south of Ranchi, the 45-year-old trained Salima Tete, Sangita Kumari and Beauty Dungdung. All of them went on to…
Hockey India has announced that all tickets for the men’s and women’s FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 matches in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, scheduled from 15th to 25th February will be free of charge for fans at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium. In his comments on the initiative, Hockey India President Dr. Dilip Tirkey said, “We are proud…
Hockey India League 2024-25: Players who lit up HIL
“This was Jugi’s Olympics,” said India coach Craig Fulton after the Hockey India League (HIL) final. Ever since his breakthrough to the Indian team in 2022, Jugraj Singh has been synonymous with speed in his drag flicks but consistency has often eluded him. With the national team, he is seen as the second in command…
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,…
Ticketing issues and crowd trouble marred the final day of the Hockey India League (HIL) at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium on Saturday. Nearly six people were injured in a minor stampede outside the gates, with as many as 4,000 people—several with tickets—waiting outside, eager to get in to watch the final and movie actor…
And then there were two – the table-topper against possibly the best team in the tournament. There won’t be much time in the turnaround for the finalists after two intensely contested semifinal tussles, just the day before. Rarh Bengal Tigers will go head-to-head with Hyderabad Toofans in the Hockey India League (HIL) final here at…
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…
