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Hockey India League: Odisha-based Kalinga Lancers beat Ranchi Royals to be crowned champions
January 26, 2026 11:29 pm
The champions, Kalinga Lancers, received Rs 3 Crore, while runners-up Ranchi Royals took home Rs 2 Crore. Hyderabad Toofans, who defeated HIL GC earlier in the day to finish third, were awarded Rs 1 Crore.
Hockey India League: Red-hot Alexander Hendrickx strikes twice as Kalinga Lancers reach final; Toofans beat HIL GC in Eliminator
January 24, 2026 8:33 am
Hendrickx, the incredibly consistent Belgian superstar, has now scored in all but one of Kalinga Lancers' matches this season, striking twice against Ranchi Royals on Friday to power his side into the title clash.
Hockey India League: Needing to win by 7 goals for a miraculous top-four finish, Soorma Hockey Club fall agonisingly short with 6-1 victory vs SG Pipers
January 22, 2026 10:29 pm
Jeremy Hayward scored four, but Soorma Hockey Club’s victory over SG Pipers wasn't enough to see them through to the playoffs
Hockey India League: Ranchi Royals clinch 2nd spot after 3-3 draw against TN Dragons; three out of four playoff spots confirmed
January 21, 2026 10:13 pm
Ranchi Royals will face Kalinga Lancers in Qualifier 1, while Hyderabad Toofans are also assured of their place in the top four.
Hockey India League: Hyderabad Toofans beat HIL GC 3-2 in must-win last league match and all but seal playoffs spot; Soorma HC keep slim hopes alive
January 20, 2026 10:04 pm
Last edition's finalists Hyderabad Toofans moved into third place with this win and their healthy goal difference should see them hold on to a place in the top four.
Hockey India League: After a thrilling 4-4 draw, Ranchi Royals clinch bonus point in shootout against HIL GC
January 19, 2026 11:16 pm
Vishnukant Singh, Sam Lane, Maxime van Oost and Tom Boon scored in the shootout for the Royals; Boon made it 4-4 late in regulation time while Araijeet Singh Hundal scored two.
Hockey India League: Table-toppers Kalinga Lancers remain unbeaten with shootout bonus against Tamil Nadu Dragons
January 18, 2026 11:59 pm
Kalinga Lancers goalkeepers Krishan Pathak and Jed Snowden played crucial roles in helping their side get over the line; in the other match Bengal Tigers fought back against SG Pipers
Alexander Hendrickx’s solitary goal helps Lancers maintain unbeaten run
January 14, 2026 11:22 pm
Strike in the 40th minute takes league leaders past Hyderabad Toofans
Always Watching: Harmanpreet Singh and the mind games behind his drag-flicks
January 14, 2026 9:55 am
Feeling fit and sharp, India's drag-flick champion believes mind-mapping international opponents by engaging them in deep conversations can help him unlock how they think.
Hockey: Kane Russell scores third hat-trick in four games as table-toppers HIL GC beat Tamil Nadu Dragons 4-2
January 13, 2026 1:17 am
Russell scored in the 14th, 33rd and 47th minutes for HIL GC — a team administered by the league’s governing council after the initial owners withdrew — while Sam Ward scored in the 23rd minute.
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