News for 'Hero Hockey India League'

Hockey India League: HIL GC rout Shrachi Bengal Tigers

Hockey India League: HIL GC rout Shrachi Bengal Tigers

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

HIL GC beat Shrachi Bengal Tigers 6-3 in a high-scoring men's HIL clash

UP Rudras rout Soorma in Hockey India League

UP Rudras rout Soorma in Hockey India League

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

UP Rudras took control of the game right from the push off, forcing Soorma Hockey Club to defend deep.

Strikers must defend too, says India star Navneet Kaur

Strikers must defend too, says India star Navneet Kaur

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

India forward Navneet Kaur emphasizes the importance of defensive skills for modern hockey strikers, as the team prepares for the FIH World Cup Qualifier.

Hockey India League: Warriors, Wizards split points

Hockey India League: Warriors, Wizards split points

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

Jaypee Punjab Warriors and Uttar Pradesh Wizards shared two points each after playing a 2-2 draw in the Hero Hockey India League at the Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar on Tuesday.

Hockey India League to conduct mini auction next month

Hockey India League to conduct mini auction next month

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

The Hero Hockey India League will conduct a mini players auction (closed bid) featuring over 150 players from around the world here on November 18, nearly two months ahead of the second season of the franchise-based event.

Hockey India League: Ranchi hold Waveriders

Hockey India League: Ranchi hold Waveriders

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

A spirited Ranchi Rays overcame a two-goal deficit to hold defending champions Delhi Waveriders to a 2-2 draw in a league match of the third Hero Hockey India League (HIL) in Ranchi.

Hockey India League: Delhi Waveriders beat Ranchi Rhinos

Hockey India League: Delhi Waveriders beat Ranchi Rhinos

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

Rupinder Pal Singh scored twice as Delhi Waveriders maintained their unbeaten record in the Hero Hockey India League by beating Ranchi Rhinos 5-4 in a thrilling match in Ranchi.

Hockey India League: Waveriders thrash Wizards 3-0

Hockey India League: Waveriders thrash Wizards 3-0

Rediff.com3 Feb 2013

A clinical all-round display helped Delhi Waveriders thrash Uttar Pradesh Wizards 3-0 and maintain their supremacy in the Hero Hockey India League, at the Dhyan Chand Astroturf Stadium in Lucknow.

HIL: Toofans see off late HIL GC surge to take full points

HIL: Toofans see off late HIL GC surge to take full points

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Hyderabad Toofans clinch 3-2 win against HIL GC

Hockey India League: Lancers beat Delhi

Hockey India League: Lancers beat Delhi

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Kalinga Lancers on Sunday edged out Delhi Waveriders.

PHOTOS: Delhi Waveriders win Hockey India League; Rhinos claim third spot

PHOTOS: Delhi Waveriders win Hockey India League; Rhinos claim third spot

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Delhi Waveriders defeated Jaypee Punjab Warriors in the penalty shoot-out to emerge as the champions in the second edition of Hero Hockey India League at the packed Astroturf Hockey Stadium, in Ranchi on Sunday.

Walmiki family to show stick skill at Hockey India League

Walmiki family to show stick skill at Hockey India League

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

The Walmiki brothers, Yuvraj and Devinder and their nephew Anup Amarpal will steal the limelight in the Hero Hockey India League.

Hockey India League: Waveriders thrash Lancers

Hockey India League: Waveriders thrash Lancers

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Delhi Waveriders showed no mercy on the Kalinga Lancers as they inflicted a humiliating 5-0 defeat on the Odisha-based side in match seven of the Hero Hockey India League (HHIL) in New Delhi.

Hockey India League: Punjab maintain their winning streak

Hockey India League: Punjab maintain their winning streak

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Jaypee Punjab Warriors defeated Delhi Waveriders 3-1 to extend their winning streak in the second season of the Hero Hockey India League at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi.

Hockey India League: Mumbai Magicians stun Uttar Pradesh Wizards

Hockey India League: Mumbai Magicians stun Uttar Pradesh Wizards

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

They struggled for most part of the tournament but Mumbai Magicians drew curtains on their campaign in the second Hero Hockey India League in style, defeating Uttar Pradesh Wizards 3-2 to register their second consecutive victory in Lucknow on Tuesday.

Hockey India League: Ranchi Rhinos scrape past UP Wizards

Hockey India League: Ranchi Rhinos scrape past UP Wizards

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

Defending champions Ranchi Rhinos eked out a close 2-1 win over Uttar Pradesh Wizards to consolidate their position in the points table of the Hero Hockey India League (HHIL) at the Dhyan Chand Stadium in Lucknow.

From Junior World Cup hero to exile: Harjeet seeks answers

From Junior World Cup hero to exile: Harjeet seeks answers

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

'Many of the players I played alongside like Harmanpreet Singh, Mandeep Singh, Krishan Pathak are doing very well today. Somewhere, there is regret that I could not do that.'

Soorma revamp coaching set-up ahead of HIL

Soorma revamp coaching set-up ahead of HIL

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

After an impressive debut season where Soorma finished third, the club has chosen to keep its core intact, retaining the players who formed its backbone

Hockey India League: UP eke out a draw against Punjab

Hockey India League: UP eke out a draw against Punjab

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

Uttar Pradesh Wizards and Jaypee Punjab Warriors finished 2-2 to register the first draw of the second edition of Hero Hockey India League (HHIL) at the Dhyan Chand Stadium in Lucknow.

Delhi-Punjab clash to kick off second edition of Hockey India League

Delhi-Punjab clash to kick off second edition of Hockey India League

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

The second edition of the Hockey India League gets underway on Saturday with Punjab Warriors taking on Delhi Waveriders in the opening match at the newly-built International Hockey Stadium in Mohali.

HIL: Shootout drama lifts Kalinga Lancers to top spot

HIL: Shootout drama lifts Kalinga Lancers to top spot

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

Jed Snowden came off the bench in the shootout to secure a 3-1 win for the Vedanta Kalinga Lancers against HIL GC after the two teams were locked 1-1 at the end of regulation time in the men's Hockey India League (HIL) in Ranchi on Sunday.

Hockey India League: Delhi register their first win

Hockey India League: Delhi register their first win

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

Title holders Delhi Waveriders register their first victory of the season, following a 3-1 win over debutants Dabang Mumbai in a league match of the third edition of the Hero Hockey India League.

HIL Mini Auction: Bengal Tigers Snap Up 14YO Kushwaha!

HIL Mini Auction: Bengal Tigers Snap Up 14YO Kushwaha!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Liam Henderson emerged as the costliest player at the Hero Hockey India League (HIL) men's mini auction on Thursday with Vedanta Kalinga Lancers securing the services of the Australian defender for Rs 42 lakh (Rs 4.2 million)

Hockey India League: Belgian Boon for Dabang Mumbai; fetches highest price tag

Hockey India League: Belgian Boon for Dabang Mumbai; fetches highest price tag

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Ranchi Rhinos' have retained most of the players.

Why Pakistan players are not welcome in Hockey India League

Why Pakistan players are not welcome in Hockey India League

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Hockey India president Narinder Batra on Monday ruled out Pakistani players participation in future editions of Hockey India League saying they will not be considered until they apologise for their 'unacceptable behaviour' during last year's Champions Trophy.

HIL: Kalinga Lancers down Gonasika; rise to third

HIL: Kalinga Lancers down Gonasika; rise to third

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers secured their second successive win of the season beating Team Gonasika 2-1 in their Hero Hockey India League match.

India's hockey hero: Harmanpreet aims for 3rd Player of the Year title

India's hockey hero: Harmanpreet aims for 3rd Player of the Year title

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh, who powered India to a second successive bronze medal in hockey at the Olympics in Paris, was on Saturday nominated for the FIH Player of the Year Award.

ACT Hockey: India down Korea to continue winning run

ACT Hockey: India down Korea to continue winning run

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Defending champions India beat Korea 3-1 to register their fourth consecutive win at the Hero Asian Champions Trophy.

HIL: Rupinder brace guides Bengal Tigers to victory

HIL: Rupinder brace guides Bengal Tigers to victory

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Rupinder Pal Singh rolled back the years with a brace, helping the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers beat Team Gonasika 2-1.

Hockey's 11 heroes turned double Olympic medallists

Hockey's 11 heroes turned double Olympic medallists

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The Indian hockey team that won a second successive Olympic bronze for the country here on Thursday featured 11 players, who will come back as two-time medallists from the quadrennial showpiece.

2026 under spotlight: An action-packed year awaits Indian sports

2026 under spotlight: An action-packed year awaits Indian sports

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Lots to look forward to in Indian sports as packed 2026 calender awaits

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

They weren't up for a windfall even after the trophy but life was certain to get a lot better as some sponsors and state governments stepped up to lift them financially.

HIL: UP Rudras down Team Gonasika

HIL: UP Rudras down Team Gonasika

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Women's HIL: Odisha Warriors beat Soorma Hockey Club in shootout

'Playing in Delhi will be special for us'

'Playing in Delhi will be special for us'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The prolific drag-flicker said the series would be an opportunity to test the team further after its title-winning run in the Asian Champions Trophy in China earlier this month.

India thrash Bangladesh in Hockey World League

India thrash Bangladesh in Hockey World League

Rediff.com24 Feb 2013

Danish Mujtaba scored a brace as India came from behind to beat a gritty Bangladesh 5-1 in their final round robin match and qualify for the third round of the Hero Hockey World League at the floodlit Major Dhyan Chand Stadium.

Hockey World League: Indian eves pip Russia 1-0

Hockey World League: Indian eves pip Russia 1-0

Rediff.com24 Feb 2013

India defeated Russia by a solitary goal in their final round-robin match to top the standings in the women's competition and progress to the third round of Hero Hockey World League at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi.

World Hockey League: India's winning streak continues

World Hockey League: India's winning streak continues

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

A dominant India continued their winning spree, outclassing China 4-0 to register their fourth consecutive victory in the men's competition of the Hero Hockey World League Round 2 at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday.

Women's HIL: Jansen stars as Odisha Warriors hammer Bengal Tigers

Women's HIL: Jansen stars as Odisha Warriors hammer Bengal Tigers

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

The two sides had played out a 1-1 draw three days ago in Ranchi with the Odisha Warriors then winning the penalty shootout thanks to goalkeeper Jocelyn Bartram's heroics.

Narinder Batra elected president of International Hockey Federation

Narinder Batra elected president of International Hockey Federation

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

Narinder Batra on Saturday became the first Indian to be elected the President of the International Hockey Federation after he was voted to the top post by an overwhelming margin during the penultimate day of the 45th FIH Congress in Dubai. Batra, who is the president of Hockey India, defeated David Balbirnie of Ireland and Australia's Ken Read to become the 12th FIH President -- the first Asian to grab the post.

Hocky India League: UP Wizards hold Delhi Waveriders to a draw

Hocky India League: UP Wizards hold Delhi Waveriders to a draw

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Uttar Pradesh Wizards held last year's runners-up Delhi Waveriders 1-1 in the third drawn encounter of the second edition of Hero Hockey India League at the floodlit Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi.