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Second edition of Hockey India League from Jan 23, 2014; new team to be added

Press Trust of India | Friday June 7, 2013

The inaugural edition, which was telecast in 146 countries across the globe, recorded more than 41 million viewership.

Bhajji's advice helped me make India comeback: Sandeep Singh

Press Trust of India | Sunday June 2, 2013

The 27-year-old had a good outing in last month's Dutch tour as well. Though he went through highs and lows in his career after a terrible Olympics campaign, he said he did not lose his self-belief.

HIL a 'key fixture' in international hockey calendar: FIH

Press Trust of India | Monday April 8, 2013

Fairweather says the the FIH has received interests from other hockey playing nations to orgainse such leagues after the tremendous success of inaugural HIL.

Hockey India plans women's league after success of HIL

Press Trust of India | Friday February 15, 2013

Lured by the phenomenal success of the just-concluded HIL, Hockey India is now thinking of organising a similar league for the women players in two years' time.

SV Sunil, PT Rao still awaiting Army nod for Hockey World League

Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 12, 2013

Incidentally, Sunil and Rao were among the six players who had to go through the same ordeal before the start of the just-concluded Hockey India League.

Ranchi Rhinos are champions of inaugural Hockey India League

Press Trust of India | Sunday February 10, 2013

The match started on an aggressive note with both the teams adopting an attacking approach but it was the Rhinos who dominated the early exchanges with more penetrations inside the rival circle. The Waveriders, however, picked up their game in the ...

HIL: Raghunath strikes four as UP claim 3rd spot after beating Punjab

Press Trust of India | Sunday February 10, 2013

Raghunath single-handedly spoiled Punjab's party with sheer individual brilliance as he converted four penalty corners to ensure the win for the Wizards after they were down 0-3 till the 39th minute.

Waveriders consistency vs Rhinos flair to decide Hero HIL champion

NDTVSports | Sunday February 10, 2013

It will be a tussle between Delhi Waveriders' consistency and the flair of Ranchi Rhinos to decide which team will take home the inaugural Hero Hockey India league crown and a prize purse of Rs 2.5 crore on Sunday.

HIL: Clinical Delhi Waveriders beat Punjab to set-up summit clash with Ranchi Rhinos

Press Trust of India | Saturday February 9, 2013

The Warriors will now face Uttar Pradesh Wizards in the third-fourth place play-off match on Sunday.

HIL: Ranchi Rhinos beat UP Wizards 4-2 to reach final

Press Trust of India | Saturday February 9, 2013

The Rhinos scored through field goals from Mandeep (5th minute, 66th) and Wilson (32nd, 64th), while Nithin Thimmaiah (16th, 54th) was the goal-getter for the Wizards.

HIL: Delhi Waveriders face Punjab Warriors hurdle in semis

Press Trust of India | Friday February 8, 2013

The Sardara Singh-led side had been the most dominant outfit in the tournament, going unbeaten till the 12th and final round of the league stage.

Mumbai Magicians lose 0-1 to Ranchi Rhinos in HIL

Press Trust of India | Thursday February 7, 2013

Magicians suffered their 11th defeat in 12 games in this tournament, to finish at the bottom of the table.

FIH mulling to introduce Club World Cup in India: Leandro Negre

Press Trust of India | Thursday February 7, 2013

The FIH chief was full of praise for the HIL and said the world body was serious about the potential of the league. "The FIH is very clear about the importance of HIL and that's why we are allotting the window to it," he insisted.

HIL: UP Wizards end Delhi Waveriders' unbeaten run with 4-1 win

Press Trust of India | Thursday February 7, 2013

Delhi were completely off-colour on Thursday and never looked the team which came into the match with an unbeaten record.

HIL: Mumbai Magicians to play for pride

Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 6, 2013

The Sandeep Singh-led side have managed to win only one match in the entire tournament so far and the team's defensive frailties have meant that the Magicians could never launch a serious challenge in the competition.