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Amandeep Lakra was on target again as Hyderabad Toofans prevailed in a must-win match to stay alive in race for playoffs. (PHOTO: HIL)

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.

Alexander Hendrickx helped Vedanta Kalinga Lancers continue their unbeaten run in the eight-team Hockey India League in Ranchi on Wednesday. (Photo: HIL)

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

Alexander Hendrickx scored two goals as Kalinga Lancers started the season with a fine 4-2 win against Ranchi Royals. (Credit: Hockey India League)

Hockey India League: Kalinga Lancers, last season's entertainers, begin with encouraging 4-2 win against Ranchi Royals

January 04, 2026 11:25 pm

Braces from Alexander Hendrickx and Gursahibjit Singh helped Kalinga Lancers start Hockey India League 2026 campaign with a 4-2 win over Ranchi Royals.

Agustina Gorzelany scored her fourth goal of the season for Tigers. (Credit: Hockey India League)

Hockey India League: Gorzelany on target again as Tigers edge out Royals; Soorma Hockey Club part ways with coach Jude Menezes

January 04, 2026 6:45 pm

Women’s Hockey India League: Shrachi Bengal Tigers handed Ranchi Royals a 1-0 loss to moved into the second spot.

Sjoerd Marijne has taken over from Harendra Singh as the head coach of Indian women's hockey team. (FILE PHOTO: PTI)

He once lifted the Indian women's hockey team out of turmoil; Sjoerd Marijne returns to rescue a broken side again

January 03, 2026 9:34 am

With the team struggling on and off the field, the coach behind India’s Tokyo Olympics run faces his toughest rebuilding job yet

Germany defeat Spain to win the FIH Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday. (PHOTO: Hockey India)

As Germany win an incredible 8th Hockey Junior World Cup title, another goalkeeping hero emerges in Jasper Ditzer

December 11, 2025 11:29 am

Imposing presence of custodian Jasper Ditzer thwarts Spanish hopes as Germans prevail 3-2 after 1-1 stalemate in regulation time.

India beat Wales 3-1 in the 9/16 classification game of the FIH Women's Junior Hockey World Cup 2025. (PHOTO: Hockey India)

Hockey, Junior World Cup: Hina Bano adds to her goal tally as India beat Wales in the classification match after missing out on quarterfinals

December 08, 2025 11:31 am

In the classification bracket for positions 9 to 16, India got off to a winning start thanks to goals from Hina Bano (14’), Sunelita Toppo (24’), and Ishika (31’).

Indian player after losing 1-5 to Germany in the semi-final of the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025 at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai. (PHOTO: PTI)

How India were outplayed by Germany in the semifinals of FIH Junior World Cup

December 08, 2025 12:05 am

Defensive errors, lack of steel in midfield, turnovers in offence hurt PR Sreejesh-coached team during their 1-5 loss to seven-time champions and title holders Germany