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January 29, 2026
HockeyWorldNews
India

HIL: One match short of equalling record, former hockey captain Manpreet Singh dropped; ‘rested’, says coach Fulton

Former captain Manpreet Singh was dropped from the 33-member national team core group for next month’s Hockey Pro League. Manpreet, who is a game short of becoming India’s most-capped...

January 27, 2026
HockeyWorldNews
India

HIL: How toxic air is impacting India’s athletes: 2023 Jr WC team captain recalls her ordeal, ‘Developed breathing problems, persistent coughing, throat infections and allergies’

The window for athletes to train is shrinking in and around the National Capital Region because of toxic air in winter and searing summers. As the country makes a...

January 26, 2026
HockeyWorldNews
India

HIL: Hockey India League: Odisha-based Kalinga Lancers beat Ranchi Royals to be crowned champions

Kalinga Lancers edged past Ranchi Royals 3–2 in a gripping final to lift the men’s Hockey India League (HIL) title in front of a partisan home crowd at the...

January 25, 2026
HockeyWorldNews
India

HIL: Hockey India League: Ranchi Royals beat Hyderabad Toofans to set up summit clash vs Kalinga Lancers

Ranchi Royals registered a sensational 3-2 win over Hyderabad Toofans in Qualifier 2 to enter the men’s Hockey India League final here on Sunday. Royals will face Vedanta Kalinga...

January 24, 2026
HockeyWorldNews
India

HIL: Hockey India League: Red-hot Alexander Hendrickx strikes twice as Kalinga Lancers reach final; Toofans beat HIL GC in Eliminator

It was always going to be that man. Alexander Hendrickx might not be top of the goalscoring charts, thanks to Kane Russell’s early flurry of hat-tricks, but the incredibly...

January 22, 2026
HockeyWorldNews
India

HIL: 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

Harmanpreet Singh stood bent double, disappointment writ large on his face. In a season of highs and lows, somehow Soorma Hockey Club gave themselves a chance. A miniscule chance,...

January 21, 2026
HockeyWorldNews
India

HIL: Hockey India League: Ranchi Royals clinch 2nd spot after 3-3 draw against TN Dragons; three out of four playoff spots confirmed

Despite leading for most of the regulation time, Ranchi Royals were held to a 3-3 draw and then went on to miss out on the shootout bonus against Tamil...

January 20, 2026
HockeyWorldNews
India

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

With their tournament on the line, Hyderabad Toofans registered a narrow 3-2 victory against HIL GC in their last league stage match of the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL)...

January 19, 2026
HockeyWorldNews
India

HIL: Hockey India League: After a thrilling 4-4 draw, Ranchi Royals clinch bonus point in shootout against HIL GC

After a 4-4 draw over the four quarters, Ranchi Royals emerged victorious over HIL GC, beating them 4-1 in shootout in a thrilling Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) clash...

January 18, 2026
HockeyWorldNews
India

HIL: Hockey India League: Table-toppers Kalinga Lancers remain unbeaten with shootout bonus against Tamil Nadu Dragons

Kalinga Lancers maintained their unbeaten run in the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL), registering a 4-1 penalty shootout win against Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons after the two teams...

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