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New Delhi, 29 January 2026: Hockey India on Thursday announced a 33-member core probable group for the Senior Men’s National Coaching Camp, scheduled to be held in Rourkela, Odisha from February 1 to 7. The camp will form part of the team’s preparations for the upcoming phase of the FIH Men’s Pro League, which is scheduled to be staged at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela from February 10 to 15. The home leg will mark the start of the year’s first campaign for India. The squad assembles following the recently concluded Hero Hockey India League, which provided…

Bhubaneshwar, January 26, 2026: Hyderabad Toofans clinched third place in the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL), defeating HIL GC 4-3 in a high-scoring thriller at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Monday. Amandeep Lakra (30’, 53) bagged a brace with Nilakanta Sharma (24’) and Jacob Anderson (33’) also getting on the scoresheet for the Toofans. Meanwhile, Sam Ward (14’, 52’) scored twice with Kane Russell (55’) also contributing for HIL GC. With this win, the Toofans maintained their winning record against HIL GC this season. Hyderabad Toofans began the game brightly, keeping possession and dictating terms in the early exchanges.…

The stage is set for a blockbuster finale to the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26 as Vedanta Kalinga Lancers lock horns with Ranchi Royals in the Final at the iconic Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Monday at 1930hrs IST. With the season’s ultimate prize on the line, two of the most consistent and well-balanced teams of the tournament will battle it out for championship glory. Road to the Final Vedanta Kalinga Lancers stormed into the final by finishing top of the league stage with 16 points before edging past Ranchi Royals 2–1 in a thrilling Qualifier 1, underlining their…

Jindal Bedla sealed a dramatic golden goal victory over V Polo to book their place in the final of the Rajmata Gayatri Devi Memorial Cup (06 Goals) at the Rajasthan Polo Club in Jaipur on Saturday, January 24, 2026. In a pulsating semi-final that swung momentum relentlessly, Jindal Bedla edged past their rivals 7–6 after the contest was locked at 6–6 at the end of four chukkers. The match lived up to its billing, with both sides showcasing disciplined defence, sharp tactical awareness, and bursts of attacking flair. Neither team managed to pull away during regulation time as goals were…

Bhubaneswar, January 23, 2026: Hyderabad Toofans defeated HIL GC 2-0 in their Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) Playoff clash to book their spot in Qualifier 2, eyeing a place in the final once again at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Friday. Shilanand Lakra (16′, 39′) stole the show as he scored a brilliant brace to help his side progress ahead in the tournament. It was a lively start to the game however both sides couldn’t break the deadlock in the opening quarter. Hyderabad Toofans had won an early penalty corner in the second minute, but they couldn’t convert from…

The European T20 Premier League (ETPL), officially sanctioned by the ICC, has announced the owners of its first three franchises, marking a significant step in the launch of Europe’s first ICC-approved T20 league. The announcement was made at an international press conference in Sydney, against the backdrop of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, with Amsterdam, Edinburgh and Belfast confirmed as the league’s inaugural franchise cities ahead of a late-summer 2026 start. The Amsterdam franchise will be led by Australian great Steve Waugh, alongside Olympic gold medallist Jamie Dwyer and former KPMG Australia partner Tim Thomas. Waugh described the opportunity…

MI_Junior (PC: MI) The finalists of the MI Junior 2025 U-15 Girls tournament, Vasant Vihar School and St Columba, were treated to a memorable and enriching experience as they spent quality time with members of the Mumbai Indians Women’s Premier League (WPL) team. The interaction provided a unique, hands-on learning opportunity for the young cricketers, allowing them to gain first-hand insights from Head Coach Lisa Keightley, Bowling Coach and Team Mentor Jhulan Goswami, along with players Sajana S and Milly Illingworth. The session was designed to be both engaging and educational, giving the finalists a chance to understand the finer…

The Delhi leg of the ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National Tournament, a nationwide school-level competition for Under-14 boys’ and girls’ teams, concluded successfully at Ramjas International School, R.K. Puram. As per the tournament structure, the top two teams in both the boys’ and girls’ categories from each zone, along with one All-Star team from each division in every zone, will qualify for the ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National Finals Tournament, scheduled to be held early this year. Individual excellence was also recognised during the Delhi leg, with Aanya Singh from The Shri Ram School, Moulsari being named the Skechers MVP…

The Bengaluru leg of the ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National Tournament, a nationwide school-level competition for Under-14 boys’ and girls’ teams, concluded successfully at the iconic Sree Kanteerava Stadium. As per the tournament format, the top two boys’ and girls’ teams from each zone, along with one All-Star team from both divisions in every zone, will qualify for the ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National Finals Tournament, scheduled to take place early this year. Standout performers from the Bengaluru leg were also recognised for their consistent displays. Linisha R. of Delhi Public School Bangalore South was named the Skechers MVP in…

Chennai, 9th January 2026: JSW Soorma Hockey Club registered a thrilling 3-1 shootout victory against Hyderabad Toofans after a 1-1 draw in regulation time in the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Chennai on Friday. Captain Harmanpreet Singh (20′) scored the goal for JSW Soorma Hockey Club and Amandeep Lakra (46′) was the goalscorer for Hyderabad Toofans. The first quarter saw a lot of circle entries and chances but the defenders on both sides were resilient and stopped all the attacks. JSW Soorma Hockey Club started the game strong and won the first…