HIL gave me a platform to make a comeback in the India team: Amit Rohidas
2 weeks, 2 days ago

HIL gave me a platform to make a comeback in the India team: Amit Rohidas

India Today  

Indian hockey team defender and Olympic bronze medallist Amit Rohidas, in an exclusive interaction with India Today, reflected on how the Hockey India League played a pivotal role in shaping his career. Rohidas, who has been signed by Tamil Nadu Dragons for Rs 48 lakhs, highlighted the league’s potential to provide a crucial platform for young talents to showcase their skills and gain invaluable experience. Representing the Kalinga Lancers in the 2017 season, Rohidas played a key role in their title-winning campaign, which eventually paved the way for his return to the national team later that year. As the countdown begins for HIL’s revival, players and fans alike are optimistic about its potential to reinvigorate Indian hockey and produce the next generation of stars.

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Women’s HIL will provide financial stability to junior players and attract youth to hockey: Savita Punia
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1 day, 6 hours ago

Women’s HIL will provide financial stability to junior players and attract youth to hockey: Savita Punia

The Hindu  

Hoping to continue playing till the Los Angeles Olympics 2028, India’s seasoned goalkeeper Savita Punia feels the introduction of Women’s Hockey India League will provide financial stability, especially to junior players and attract more youngsters to the sport. “Every player wants financial stability, can buy good equipment, make their family stress-free, help their family when they need. Savita will be …

HIL a ray of hope to Indian players chasing comebacks
4 days, 3 hours ago

HIL a ray of hope to Indian players chasing comebacks

Hindustan Times  

Affan Yousuf glided through the opposition defence immediately after pushback to make a sensational pass to Sukhjeet Singh, who tapped in to put Bengal Tigers on the board 23 seconds into the game, scoring the fastest goal of the Hockey India League. Former India captain Amit Rohidas is perhaps the best example of a player whose career was resurrected by …

India captain Harmanpreet Singh believes Hockey India League will propel women’s team to greater heights
2 weeks ago

India captain Harmanpreet Singh believes Hockey India League will propel women’s team to greater heights

The Hindu  

Indian men’s hockey team captain and drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh expressed his excitement ahead of Hockey India League 2024 as he gears up to lead Soorma Hockey Club. “I’m thrilled to begin this new chapter of Indian Hockey as a Soorma Hockey Club player and compete in the Hockey India League. While the Hockey India League is restarting after a seven-year …

Hockey India League: After kidney surgery and mental break, Belgium’s Victor Wegnez wants to help Indian youth
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Hockey India League: After kidney surgery and mental break, Belgium’s Victor Wegnez wants to help Indian youth

The Hindu  

Hockey India League could just be the breath of fresh air Victor Wegnez has been looking for. I started training two weeks ago and now I’m in India to play,” Wegnez told Sportstar. “He became champion because we didn’t play well,” quipped Wegnez, who was the Belgian skipper in that tournament. “I’m just looking to play hockey in a different …

HIL 2.0: Has Hockey India addressed past mistakes for a sustainable franchise model?
2 weeks, 2 days ago

HIL 2.0: Has Hockey India addressed past mistakes for a sustainable franchise model?

The Hindu  

With the Hockey India League returning in a fresh avatar after seven years, Hockey India will want to ensure that its second coming is smooth sailing. The Pro Kabaddi League wraps up on December 29, but there is the ISL, and the Indian men’s cricket team has four white-ball matches scheduled during the business end of the HIL. “The interest …

Amit Rohidas Interview | I made a comeback in 2017 because of the HIL
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Amit Rohidas Interview | I made a comeback in 2017 because of the HIL

The Hindu  

Amit Rohidas has been one of the core players of the Indian men’s team for the last five to six years. The year 2017 was an important landmark for Amit for he made a strong comeback to the Indian team and has never looked back since. Congratulations to Indian ace defender @30Amitrohidas for reaching the milestone of 200 international caps …

Hockey India League: A long-awaited return for men and a timely debut for women
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Hockey India League: A long-awaited return for men and a timely debut for women

The Hindu  

The murmurs surrounding its return grew louder with the men’s team bagging two successive Olympic bronze medals. READ | Hockey India League announces free tickets for fans in Ranchi, Rourkela Experts and former coaches have often cited India’s lack of club culture as the primary reason behind its decline in hockey at the international stage, but the HIL, despite its …

HIL is for Indian players to grow: PR Sreejesh on foreign signings pulling out
3 weeks, 4 days ago

HIL is for Indian players to grow: PR Sreejesh on foreign signings pulling out

India Today  

Former India hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh emphasized the importance of focusing on developing Indian players through the Hockey India League, even as the league faces challenges with foreign players withdrawing. Sreejesh, who serves as the Director of Hockey for HIL franchise Delhi SG Pipers, underscored that the primary aim of the league should be nurturing Indian talent and strengthening hockey …

Meet Indian hockey's next gen drag flick champions
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Meet Indian hockey's next gen drag flick champions

Live Mint  

At the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy in November, India were favourites as defending champions. Then, during the final of the Men’s Junior Asia Cup last week, the score read 3-3 at the end of the third quarter against Pakistan. There’s an added focus on recovery—I ensure that I spend adequate time on mobility, stretching and massages," Hundal says. “It’s been …

Hockey India League signs three-year telecast deal with Sony Sports Network
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Hockey India League signs three-year telecast deal with Sony Sports Network

The Hindu  

The latest edition of the Hockey India League is set to kick off on December 28 and all matches will be telecasted on the Sony Sports Network after it signed a three-year deal with the league. This year’s edition is historic as it marks the inaugural season of the Women’s Hockey India League which will commence on January 12, when …

India captain Harmanpreet Singh credits Hockey India League for shaping his career, looks forward to its return
1 month ago

India captain Harmanpreet Singh credits Hockey India League for shaping his career, looks forward to its return

The Hindu  

Harmanpreet Singh, the Indian men’s hockey team captain and ace drag-flicker, whose exceptional performances led India to historic Olympic bronze medals in Tokyo and Paris, breaking a 41-year medal drought, credits the Hockey India League for playing a crucial role in shaping his career. READ | Hockey India League 2024-25: Men’s full schedule, fixtures, format, venues “Being from Punjab, I’m …

Hockey India League helps improve the attractiveness of our sport: Tanguy Cosyns
1 month ago

Hockey India League helps improve the attractiveness of our sport: Tanguy Cosyns

India Today  

Belgium and UP Rudras forward Tanguy Cosyns feels that the Hockey India League will bring an attractiveness to the sport that they have been lacking internationally. "The hockey there is not the same as in Europe and I think for the Indian players it's really important to be confronted with new problems and to solve them as players personally or …

Hardik Singh named UP Rudras captain for Hockey India League 2024
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Hardik Singh named UP Rudras captain for Hockey India League 2024

The Hindu  

Indian midfielder Hardik Singh has been named captain of the UP Rudras for the upcoming Hockey India League season. The team’s owner, Mr. Madhavkrishna Singhania, praised Hardik as a “true leader on and off the pitch.” Head coach Paul Van Ass expressed confidence in Hardik’s ability to lead the team, citing his experience in winning two Olympic bronze medals with …

I am a big fan of Cristiano Ronaldo’s work ethic and off-field discipline, says Indian hockey forward Abhishek
1 month, 1 week ago

I am a big fan of Cristiano Ronaldo’s work ethic and off-field discipline, says Indian hockey forward Abhishek

The Hindu  

Olympic bronze medal-winning forward Abhishek took up hockey as an escape route from studies, and he has never regretted the decision as the sport has given him recognition, stardom and all that he aspired to be in life. A friend used to travel a lot every month to play hockey,” said Abhishek, who was a vital part of India’s Paris …

Rani Rampal says she thought about playing in inaugural season of Hockey India League before announcing retirement
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rani Rampal says she thought about playing in inaugural season of Hockey India League before announcing retirement

The Hindu  

Rani Rampal officially retired from hockey in a grand ceremony at the end of the bilateral series between India and Germany’s men’s teams at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi nearly a month ago. However, Rani, who led India to a fourth-place finish at Tokyo Olympics, admits that she could have, perhaps, played the inaugural season of the women’s …

India men coach Fulton suggests three-tier structure with promotion-relegation in Nationals for more competition
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India men coach Fulton suggests three-tier structure with promotion-relegation in Nationals for more competition

The Hindu  

Indian men’s hockey team head coach Craig Fulton, who watched the semifinals of the 14th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2024 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium on Friday, advocated for increased competitiveness in the tournament. RELATED: Men’s Senior Hockey Nationals: Odisha beats Manipur to book final berth, to face Haryana in summit clash “There are 18 teams, so …

Men’s Hockey Nationals: UP skipper Lalit Upadhyay eyes top prize as he cherishes the challenges of domestic competition
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Men’s Hockey Nationals: UP skipper Lalit Upadhyay eyes top prize as he cherishes the challenges of domestic competition

The Hindu  

Lalit Upadhyay, who was a part of India’s bronze-medal-winning men’s hockey team at the 2020 Tokyo and the 2024 Paris Olympics, led Uttar Pradesh to the semifinals of the 14th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2024, where it will take on last year’s runner-up Haryana at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium on Friday. When you face a tough team, …

Hockey India eyes ₹10-15 crore per year from sponsorships
2 months ago

Hockey India eyes ₹10-15 crore per year from sponsorships

Live Mint  

Hero MotoCorp Ltd and Coal India Ltd are emerging as contenders to be the title sponsor of the revived Hockey India League, with Hockey India setting its eyes on a sponsorship payout of at least ₹30-75 crore or ₹10-15 crore per year. Global hockey success With India’s recent successes in global hockey—such as the men’s team winning two bronze medals …

HIL 2024-25: A Spectacular Showdown on the Pitch
2 months ago

HIL 2024-25: A Spectacular Showdown on the Pitch

The Hindu  

The 2024-25 edition of the Hockey India League (HIL) will commence on December 28, with Delhi SG Pipers facing Gonasika in the opener at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela. The league will feature two stages, with Phase 1 running from December 28 to January 18, during which all teams will face off once. Phase 2 will begin on …

From Individual to European: The Dramatic Transformation of Indian Hockey Players
2 months, 1 week ago

From Individual to European: The Dramatic Transformation of Indian Hockey Players

Hindustan Times  

The article highlights the significant impact that the HIL has had on Indian hockey. It emphasizes how the league's focus on personality development and communication has transformed the game, leading to a more cohesive and offensive style of play. The article also acknowledges the shift in focus from individual skill to a more European-style fast-paced team game, which has been …

Hockey India looks to identify drag flickers, goalkeepers early
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Hockey India looks to identify drag flickers, goalkeepers early

Hindustan Times  

Hockey India on Friday announced a new initiative aimed at investing in the future of Indian hockey through specialised coaching targeting young drag-flickers and goalkeepers across the nation. Former India drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh was part of the meeting This decision follows a meeting convened to discuss the crucial aspects of goalkeeping and drag-flick coaching at the grassroots level. Former …

Amit Rohidas Exclusive: 'Indian men's hockey team won’t take any opponent lightly'
1 year, 3 months ago

Amit Rohidas Exclusive: 'Indian men's hockey team won’t take any opponent lightly'

Firstpost  

Indian men’s hockey team can directly qualify for the Paris Olympics by winning gold at Asian Games 2023, but one mustn’t forget that they failed to do the same in 2018. India men’s hockey team begins their Asian Games campaign against Uzbekistan on Sunday, before facing Singapore, Japan, Pakistan and Bangladesh in the pool stage. Amit, who is currently the …

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey: World wants to see India vs Pakistan contests; still a charm to it
1 year, 4 months ago

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey: World wants to see India vs Pakistan contests; still a charm to it

The Hindu  

Sportstar caught up with Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey on the sidelines of the Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai to talk about Craig Fulton, the revival of the Hockey India League, the future of India-Pakistan bilaterals, and more. The Asian Games is a very important tournament for India, with Olympic qualification at stake, and we wish that all players play …

No formal request for HIL window yet: FIH
1 year, 4 months ago

No formal request for HIL window yet: FIH

Hindustan Times  

Hockey India has been planning to revive the Hockey India League ever since former India skipper Dilip Tirkey was elected as president of the National Sports Federation last year. Tayyab Ikram However, international hockey federation president Tayyab Ikram on Wednesday said that they have had only informal discussions with HI regarding a window for the HIL. On being asked why …

More India vs Pakistan matches on the table, need to be patient: Hockey India
1 year, 5 months ago

More India vs Pakistan matches on the table, need to be patient: Hockey India

The Hindu  

With players from both India and Pakistan supporting more games between the two sides, Hockey India on Wednesday indicated it could look into bilateral matches in the near future. Pakistan coach Rehan Butt has repeatedly said the two sides should play more to improve the level of Asian hockey and India captain Harmanpreet Singh on Tuesday supported the idea. Tayyab …

India hockey legend Zafar Iqbal calls for inclusion of Pakistan players in HIL, pitches revival of IND vs PAK series
1 year, 5 months ago

India hockey legend Zafar Iqbal calls for inclusion of Pakistan players in HIL, pitches revival of IND vs PAK series

Hindustan Times  

Indian hockey legend Zafar Iqbal on Thursday pitched for Pakistan players to be allowed to compete in the Hockey India League, which is being revived after a gap of seven years. Zafar, a member of the 1980 Moscow Olympics gold medal-winning hockey team, said on the sidelines of the unveiling of the glittering Asian Champions Trophy at the Major Dhyanchand …

HI Wants to Rejuvenate Sport With Revival of Hockey India League After Long Hiatus
1 year, 6 months ago

HI Wants to Rejuvenate Sport With Revival of Hockey India League After Long Hiatus

News 18  

The much-anticipated Hockey India League is set to return in a new avatar next year or in early 2015 with Hockey India setting its sight on reviving the franchise-based league after a hiatus of seven years. The new HI body under Olympian Dilip Tirkey plans to rejuvenate the hockey scenario in the country by providing exposure to budding players through …

HI Plans to Revive Hockey India League in Early 2024
1 year, 8 months ago

HI Plans to Revive Hockey India League in Early 2024

News 18  

The lucrative Hockey India League is likely to be re-launched early next year as the national federation on Monday announced its exclusive commercial and marketing partner for the event. HI on Monday announced Big Bang Media Ventures Pvt Ltd as its exclusive commercial and marketing partner agency. It will be a critical stepping stone for India and we are delighted …

‘Cool concept’: International players elated with prospect of Hockey India League return
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Cool concept’: International players elated with prospect of Hockey India League return

The Hindu  

The possibility of the resumption of the Hockey India League has excited international players from across the globe. Australia’s Eddie Ockenden acknowledges the support of the crowd after receiving the bronze medal in the Hockey World Cup at Kalinga stadium in Bhubaneswar on December 16, 2018. | Photo Credit: Biswaranjan Rout Eddie Ockenden, Australia Hockey India League will be fantastic. …

National Sports Day 2021: Ajitpal Singh Wants Hockey Team to Chase Gold, Dhanraj Pillay Suggests HIL Revival
3 years, 4 months ago

National Sports Day 2021: Ajitpal Singh Wants Hockey Team to Chase Gold, Dhanraj Pillay Suggests HIL Revival

News 18  

Ajitpal Singh and Dhanraj Pillay, captains of 1975 World Cup and 1998 Asian Games champion men’s hockey squads, watched with interest the reception for hockey Olympians from Tokyo and felicitations on arrival. Referring to Dhyanchand birthday celebrations, he observed: “The National Sports Day is for all sports, I don’t think celebrations will be limited to only hockey.” Asked about the …

Shivlal Yadav: IPL helped India play fearlessly in Australia - Cricket News - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

Shivlal Yadav: IPL helped India play fearlessly in Australia - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The Indian Premier League gave Indian cricketers the platform to be bold and aggressive which helped them clinch series victory in Australia, believes former India cricketer and former BCCI president, N. Shivlal Yadav. It is IPL performance for Sunrisers Hyderabad which pushed him to stardom,”Shivlal, who has also served as manager of the Indian team earlier in Australia, said. 'Outstanding …

Falling flat on finances: Indian hockey’s experiments with a league formats
4 years, 4 months ago

Falling flat on finances: Indian hockey’s experiments with a league formats

The Hindu  

Indian hockey’s experiments with a league format go back a long way. Controlled and organised by Hockey India since inception in 2013 and accorded a dedicated window in the calendar by the FIH to ensure participation from across the world, it is universally credited with the rapid ascension of Indian men’s hockey on the international stage in the last decade, …

Indian Hockey: Need to prove my worth again, says returning striker S.V. Sunil
5 years, 5 months ago

Indian Hockey: Need to prove my worth again, says returning striker S.V. Sunil

The Hindu  

Sunil is a relieved man. Nine months ago, the veteran forward suffered a severe injury - a grade three tear of the Lateral Collateral Ligament and misalignment of knee bones - during a training session at the Kalinga Stadium. "I'm feeling happy," Sunil says, at the team's preparatory camp at Sports Authority of India, Bengaluru. READ | Harendra still open …

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