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Harmanpreet Singh upbeat about FIH Pro League on India's road to World Cup

India captain Harmanpreet Singh is targeting a top-place for his team in the FIH Pro League to clinch a direct spot to the World Cup next year, and the road to that destination begins at home this weekend.

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Delhi SG Pipers to face Odisha Warriors in inaugural Women's Hockey India League opener

A new era in women's hockey in India is set to begin when Delhi SG Pipers take on Odisha Warriors in the inaugural match of the first-ever Women's Hockey India League (HIL) here on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India captain Harmanpreet celebrates birthday with on-field 'cake-smash' party - Watch

India's hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh celebrated his 29th birthday with a pitch-side party that soon turned into a cake-smash event on the sidelines of the Hockey India League (HIL) being played at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela.

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'Almost gave up': Harmanpreet Singh talks about the transformation that made him the Khel Ratna awardee

NEW DELHI: Two penalty shootout attempts, when compared, can tell the story of Harmanpreet Singh's transformation from a player who virtually thought of walking away to becoming one of the world's best defenders and, now, the recipient of India's highest sporting honour -- the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award.

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Hockey India League set to take off once again

ROURKELA: The last time Graham Reid was in Rourkela, he was the head coach of the Indian men’s hockey team and they had just been knocked out of the 2023 FIH World Cup. It wasn’t a happy ending for a man who led India to their first Olympic medal after…

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Hockey India League 2024-25 countdown begins, tickets for matches free for Fans

The countdown to the much-anticipated return of the Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 has begun, igniting excitement across the nation. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Hockey India League announces free tickets for fans in Ranchi, Rourkela

In a major initiative aimed at growing the reach of hockey, Hockey India announced that all tickets for the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 will be free of cost for fans attending matches in Ranchi and Rourkela. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Looking to give chances to youngsters in lead-up to LA28: Craig Fulton

CHENNAI: After winning bronze at the Paris Olympics, India men's hockey team's head coach Craig Fulton did not have much time to celebrate as he had to start preparing for the next cycle.

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100 years of Indian hockey! Year-long celebration announced

It was 99 years ago, on November 7, 1925, that the first national body for hockey was formed in Gwalior; and entering the 100th year of Indian hockey, a year-long celebration has been announced by Hockey India.

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Karthi Selvam to lead TN in hockey senior nationals

CHENNAI: The Hockey India Senior Men National Championship will hold a lot of significance for the domestic players in the run-up to the Hockey India League (HIL). The nationals will offer several players a chance to test their skills and improve as they will be up against the world's top…

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No global sanction against 'banned' Tom Craig, can play in Hockey India League

NEW DELHI: When Australian Tom Craig's name came on the Hockey India League (HIL) auction table earlier this month, there were murmurs about his eligibility because of the ban imposed on him by Hockey Australia after a drugs-related incident during the Paris Olympics. However, those worries have allayed as the…

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Opinion: Hockey India League must stay brave in its return

NEW DELHI: The return of Hockey India League (HIL) is perhaps the news everyone connected to the sport globally was looking forward to. The promise made a year ago is ready to be delivered, the added bonanza being the introduction of the women's edition that will run simultaneously along with…

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TN Dragons have got the team they wanted: Coach van Eijk

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu is aiming for a resurgence in hockey, a sport in which it has excelled historically. The state has produced numerous players who have represented India and achieved success in global events like the Olympics. However, the growth has stagnated in the past two decades for various reasons.

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Hockey India League Players' Auction: Full list of squads of eight men's teams

The players' auction for the men's edition of the Hockey India League (HIL), which will make a return to the pitch this December after seven years, concluded in Delhi on Monday, with all eight teams buying players from their INR 4 crore purse to complete their squads.

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Mini setback for Season 1 of women's Hockey India League, four teams instead of six

NEW DELHI: The return of Hockey India League (HIL) after seven years also marks the entry of the women's edition for the first time, which will run simultaneously with the men's tournament. However, ahead of the women players' auction on October 15, the initial plan of having six teams for…

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Sreejesh wants Lakra, Sunil in India coaching staff

CHENNAI: After an illustrious playing career spanning two decades, veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh will begin an exciting new chapter as the head coach of the Indian men's junior team. He will officially take up the role on Monday.

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Hockey India League returns with Rs 3,640-crore investment; gets exclusive window from FIH

NEW DELHI: Indian hockey has been on an upswing, especially after the men’s team’s back-to-back medal-winning campaigns in the Olympics and the recent title triumph in the Asian Champions trophy.

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Hockey India League set to return after seven years, starts on December 28

NEW DELHI: The new-look Hockey India League (HIL) will return after a seven-year break in December this year, it was announced here on Friday by Hockey India. The men's HIL 2024-25 edition will feature eight teams, along with the women's HIL that will make its debut with six teams. Both…

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Time for Hockey India to build on Olympic success, introduce 'central contracts' for players

NEW DELHI: Often called the poor man's game, Indian hockey has come of age both on and off the field after the eye-opening Olympic miss in 2008. Though securing a job before thinking about an extended professional career in the sport still tops the priority list of budding players --…

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Indian hockey dream fulfilled in Tokyo seeks the 'Holy Grail' in Paris

November 2023. Senior Men National Championship in Chennai. The Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium had a special guest. India coach Craig Fulton's presence easily caught the eye. The new coach was not new anymore after helming India's direct qualification to Olympics with Asian Games gold. Eight months away, then, from boarding the…

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Hockey India League's return on track as HI opens registration process for teams, players, support staff

The much-awaited return of the Hockey India League (HIL) is on track after its absence from the Indian hockey calendar since 2017.

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Rupinderpal Singh's mantra for Indian women's team drag-flickers: 'Beat the first rusher'

RANCHI: Penalty corners have been the Indian women's hockey team's achilles heel for a while but it could well turn a corner in the upcoming FIH Olympic Qualifiers here, says former men's team drag-flick star Rupinderpal Singh, who claims to have figured the problem in his short five-day training stint…

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The Indians would want to adapt to the Fulton style, says Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey

HI appoints Craig Fulton as new coach: Hockey India (HI) appoints Craig Fulton as new coach to help India reach its potential. HIL revival: HI is looking to revive the Hockey India League (HIL) to help India's hockey team reach its peak. India-Pakistan bilateral engagements: HI is open to India-Pakistan…

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India players free to turn out for domestic competitions, foreign clubs: Hockey India

Hockey India allows national players to play in foreign leagues, HIL revival to boost confidence and skills of players.

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Zafar pitches for Pakistan players in Hockey India League and revival of Test series between neighbours

Indian hockey legend Zafar Iqbal on Thursday pitched for Pakistan players to be allowed to compete in the Hockey India League (HIL), which is being revived after a gap of seven years.

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