Το Hero Indian Hockey League 2024-25 θα ξεκινήσει με το Delhi S.G. Pipers vs Gonasiq στη Ρουρκέλα. Μάθετε το πρόγραμμα, τις ομάδες, τους βασικούς παίκτες και λεπτομέρειες ζωντανής ροής.
The Hero Hockey India League (HIL) is making a grand comeback for the 2024-25 season, starting tomorrow (28th December) with a high-voltage season opener between Shamsher Singh led Delhi SG Pipers and Manpreet Singh’s Gonasika at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela. A total of 8 teams will be playing in the tournament in Rourkela for the prestigious trophy. The final will take place on the 1st of February.
Both teams are excited for HIL opener
Shamsher Singh shared his thoughts on the first game “All our players are excited to play against Gonasika and are well-prepared. We aim to execute our strategy and take the league one game at a time.”
Meanwhile, Gonasika’s captain, Manpreet Singh is also enthusiastic about the game. “HIL is returning after seven years, and our team is ready. We’ll focus on minimising their scoring opportunities and playing our best game.” he stated.
Hockey India League Opening ceremony details
HIL will have a opening ceremony on December 28, 2024, at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela. The event will be headlined by Bollywood star Sara Ali Khan and music artist King, both set to deliver performances. Adding to the spectacle, the renowned Shiamak Davar Dance Troupe will perform a dance in the opening ceremony.
Men’s HIL format: Two phases, eight teams, one goal
The men’s league begins in Rourkela, featuring eight teams competing in two phases.
- Phase 1 (28 December – 18 January): Each team will face the others once in a round-robin format.
- Phase 2 (19 January – 1 February): The teams will split into two pools:
- Pool A: Delhi SG Pipers, Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers, Soorma Hockey Club, Vedanta Kalinga Lancers
- Pool B: Gonasika, Hyderabad Toofans, Tamil Nadu Dragons, UP Rudras
The top four teams will advance to the semi-finals on 31 January, with the grand final scheduled for 1 February.
Which Teams are playing in Men’s HIL and who are the captains and cpaches?
| Team | Captain(s) | Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi SG Pipers | Shamsher Singh | Graham Reid |
| Hyderabad Toofans | Sumit | Pasha Gademan |
| Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers | Rupinder Pal Singh | Colin Batch |
| Soorma Hockey Club | Harmanpreet Singh | Jeroen Baart |
| Tamil Nadu Dragons | Amit Rohidas | Rein van Eijk |
| Team Gonasika | Manpreet Singh | Paul Revington |
| UP Rudras | Hardik Singh | Paul van Ass |
| Vedanta Kalinga Lancers | Aran Zalewski | Valentin Altenburg |
Players to watch out for in Hockey India League
- Jarmanpreet Singh (Delhi SG Pipers): One of the best Indian defenders, who is renowned for his vision and playmaking ability, crucial for his team’s strategies.
- Gonzalo Peillat (Hyderabad Toofans): Germany’s master dragflicker who is known for great penalty corner conversions.
- Abhishek (Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers): Abhishek is one of the underrated forwards in the league. He’s known for his agility and ability to score underpressure.
- Harmanpreet Singh (Soorma Hockey Club): Without a doubt, one of the World’s best player. He has the ability to score crucial goals. India’s top dragflicker currently.
- Jip Janssen (Tamilnadu): Dutch drag-flick expert, excels in precision and power, making him a formidable threat in set plays.
- Manpreet Singh (Team Gonasika): India’s midfield maestro over the years have years of experience in playmaking and leading teams.
- Hardik Singh (UP Rudras): Among the world’s best midfielders, is known for his creativity and versatility.
- Alexander Hendrickx (Vedanta Kalinga Lancers): Belgium’s world-class dragflicker, brings exceptional power and accuracy, proving crucial for scoring off penalty corners.
Where to get Hockey India League Tickets
For the Hockey fans, the entry will be free, but you have to buy a ticket. The tickets for Hockey India League will be available on Ticketgenie’s web portal and app.
Where to watch Hockey India League (HIL)
Fans can catch the matches live on Doordarshan (DD Sports) and Sony Sports Network (Sony Ten 1, 3, 4). For digital streaming, the action will be available on Sony LIV and Waves, Prasar Bharati’s new OTT platform. The excitement is real as HIL 2024-25 promises to deliver unforgettable hockey action, uniting players and fans alike!
Hockey India League full schedule
Here’s the table for the Hockey India League 2024-25 men’s schedule:
| Date | Match | Time |
|---|---|---|
| December 28, Sat | Team Gonasika vs Delhi SG Pipers | 8:15 PM |
| December 29, Sun | Hyderabad Toofans vs Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers | 6:00 PM |
| Soorma Hockey Club vs Tamil Nadu Dragons | 8:15 PM | |
| December 30, Mon | UP Rudras vs Vedanta Kalinga Lancers | 8:15 PM |
| December 31, Tue | Delhi SG Pipers vs Hyderabad Toofans | 8:15 PM |
| January 1, Wed | Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers vs Team Gonasika | 8:15 PM |
| January 2, Thu | Soorma Hockey Club vs UP Rudras | 8:15 PM |
| January 3, Fri | Tamil Nadu Dragons vs Vedanta Kalinga Lancers | 8:15 PM |
| January 4, Sat | Delhi SG Pipers vs Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers | 6:00 PM |
| Hyderabad Toofans vs Team Gonasika | 8:15 PM | |
| January 5, Sun | Vedanta Kalinga Lancers vs Soorma Hockey Club | 6:00 PM |
| Tamil Nadu Dragons vs UP Rudras | 8:15 PM | |
| January 6, Mon | Soorma Hockey Club vs Delhi SG Pipers | 8:15 PM |
| January 7, Tue | Vedanta Kalinga Lancers vs Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers | 8:15 PM |
| January 8, Wed | Team Gonasika vs Tamil Nadu Dragons | 6:00 PM |
| UP Rudras vs Hyderabad Toofans | 8:15 PM | |
| January 9, Thu | Vedanta Kalinga Lancers vs Team Gonasika | 8:15 PM |
| January 10, Fri | Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers vs Tamil Nadu Dragons | 8:15 PM |
| January 11, Sat | Delhi SG Pipers vs UP Rudras | 6:00 PM |
| Hyderabad Toofans vs Soorma Hockey Club | 8:15 PM | |
| January 12, Sun | Vedanta Kalinga Lancers vs Hyderabad Toofans | 8:15 PM |
| January 13, Mon | Tamil Nadu Dragons vs Delhi SG Pipers | 8:15 PM |
| January 14, Tue | Team Gonasika vs Soorma Hockey Club | 8:15 PM |
| January 15, Wed | UP Rudras vs Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers | 8:15 PM |
| January 16, Thu | Delhi SG Pipers vs Vedanta Kalinga Lancers | 8:15 PM |
| January 17, Fri | Soorma Hockey Club vs Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers | 8:15 PM |
| January 18, Sat | Hyderabad Toofans vs Tamil Nadu Dragons | 6:00 PM |
| Team Gonasika vs UP Rudras | 8:15 PM | |
| January 19, Sun | Pool A – Vedanta Kalinga Lancers Delhi SG Pipers | 8:15 PM |
| January 20, Mon | Pool A – Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers vs Soorma Hockey Club | 8:15 PM |
| January 21, Tue | Pool B – UP Rudras vs Team Gonasika | 8:15 PM |
| January 22, Wed | Pool B – Delhi SG Pipers vs Soorma Hockey Club | 8:15 PM |
| January 23, Thu | Pool A – Tamil Nadu Dragons vs Hyderabad Toofans | 8:15 PM |
| January 24, Fri | Pool A – Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers vs Vedanta Kalinga Lancers | 8:15 PM |
| January 25, Sat | Pool B – Tamil Nadu Dragons vs Team Gonasika | 6:00 PM |
| Pool B – Hyderabad Toofans vs UP Rudras | 8:15 PM | |
| January 27, Mon | Pool A – Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers vs Delhi SG Pipers | 6:00 PM |
| Pool A – Soorma Hockey Club vs Vedanta Kalinga Lancers | 8:15 PM | |
| January 28, Tue | Pool B – Team Gonasika vs Hyderabad Toofans | 8:15 PM |
| January 29, Wed | Pool B – UP Rudras vs Tamil Nadu Dragons | 8:15 PM |
| January 31, Fri | Semifinals 1 | 6:00 PM |
| Semifinals 2 | 8:15 PM | |
| February 1, Sat | Third-place match | 6:00 PM |
| Final | 8:15 PM |
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