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News18
19-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
Hockey India Opens Three-Month-Long Registration Window For 2026 HIL Season
Last Updated: The registration process for 2026 HIL will conclude on August 20. More than 1,000 men's and women's players from across the world are expected to sign up for the Hockey India League's three-month-long registration process, which began on Monday. HIL was revived last year after a gap of seven years, with Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers winning the men's title and Odisha Warriors bagging the honours in the women's section. Players from Netherlands, Belgium, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Australia, Spain, Argentina, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, Malaysia, and South Korea, besides India can sign up for the registration process in the men's section. In the women's section, players from India, Netherlands, Argentina, Belgium, China, Australia, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Ireland, Chile, Japan, USA and Scotland are eligible for registration. The registration process for 2026 HIL will conclude on August 20. 'Building on the success of the 2024–25 revival season, which featured eight men's and four women's franchises, the upcoming edition promises to be even bigger," said a Hockey India release. advetisement 'Last season, more than 1,000 players signed up, underscoring the league's global appeal and its role as a launchpad for emerging talent," it added. Hockey India president and former player Dilip Tirkey said HIL had taken the sport to a different level. 'HIL has been a game changer for Indian hockey, and we are thrilled to continue its resurgence with the 2026 season. Last season's response from players and fans was phenomenal, and we are confident that the upcoming edition will further elevate the standard of hockey in India while strengthening our international collaborations," said Tirkey. (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) First Published:
India Gazette
19-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Hockey India opens player registration for Hockey India League 2026
New Delhi [India], May 19 (ANI): Hockey India announced on Tuesday the opening of registrations for the Hockey India League 2026. A statement from Hockey India said, 'Hockey India today announced that player registrations for the eagerly awaited Hero Hockey India League (Hero HIL) 2026 will open at 1700 hrs on 19 May 19, 2025 and close at 1700 hrs on August 20, 2025.' Building on the resounding success of the 2024-25 revival season, which featured eight men's and four women's franchises, the upcoming edition promises to be even bigger. Registrations are open to all eligible Indian and international players, with invitations extended to athletes from the world's leading hockey nations. Eligible Nations Men: India, Netherlands, Belgium, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Australia, Spain, Argentina, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, Malaysia, South Korea Women: India, Netherlands, Argentina, Belgium, China, Australia, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Ireland, Chile, Japan, USA, Scotland HIL 2026 Player Registration Details: Registration Link (for both Indian and international players): Last season, more than 1,000 players signed up, underscoring the league's global appeal and its role as a launchpad for emerging talent. The Odisha Warriors captured the inaugural Women's HIL crown, while Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers lifted the Men's title--achievements that epitomise the league's renewed energy and professionalism. Commenting on the development, Hockey India President and Chairperson of the Hockey India League Governing Committee Dr Dilip Tirkey said, 'The Hockey India League has been a game changer for Indian hockey, and we are thrilled to continue its resurgence with the 2026 season. Last season's response from players and fans was phenomenal, and we are confident that the upcoming edition will further elevate the standard of hockey in India while strengthening our international collaborations.' Hockey India Secretary General and Hero Hockey India League Governing Committee Member Bhola Nath Singh added, 'With the success of both the men's and women's leagues last season, we are seeing a renewed interest and enthusiasm in the sport. We invite all aspiring and professional players, both from India and abroad, to seize this opportunity and register for what promises to be another landmark season.' (ANI)
India Today
19-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Hockey India starts player registration for Hero Hockey India League 2026
Hockey India have announced on Monday, May 19 that the player registrations for the 2026 edition of the Hero Hockey India League is now open. The closing date for the registration of players will be on August 20 and the deadline has been set at 5 pm IST. Last season saw more than 1000 players sign up for the men's and women's edition of the Hockey India League after it returned from its hiatus of seven years. The men's edition was won by the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers while the women's crown was lifted by the Odisha Warriors. The 2024-25 edition saw eight teams in the men's side of things while four teams squared off for the women's title. advertisementThe registrations for the upcoming season is open for all eligible Indian and international players, with invites extended to stars from the world's leading hockey nations. Speaking about the development, Hockey India President and Chairperson of the Hero Hockey India League Governing Committee Dr. Dilip Tirkey said that the HIL has been a game changer for Indian hockey. Tirkey said that the upcoming edition will further elevate the standard of hockey in India. 'The Hero Hockey India League has been a game-changer for Indian hockey, and we are thrilled to continue its resurgence with the 2026 season. Last season's response from players and fans was phenomenal, and we are confident that the upcoming edition will further elevate the standard of hockey in India while strengthening our international collaborations,' said Tirkey. Hockey India League: Registration opening and closing datesadvertisementOpening Date: 19 May 2025, 1700 hrsClosing Date: 20 August 2025, 1700 hrsEligible NationsMen: India, Netherlands, Belgium, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Australia, Spain, Argentina, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, Malaysia, South KoreaWomen: India, Netherlands, Argentina, Belgium, China, Australia, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Ireland, Chile, Japan, USA, ScotlandMust Watch
India Gazette
10-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"The Operation Sindoor should continue....": Hockey India president hails Indian Armed Forces
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 10 (ANI): Hockey India president and former captain Dilip Tirkey lauded the Indian Armed Forces for their execution of the Operation Sindoor in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, saying that it should continue and the country is with its security forces. Speaking to ANI, Tirkey said, 'Our forces are successfully carrying out Operation Sindoor... Terror camps have been destroyed successfully. Pakistan's drone attacks were also destroyed successfully by our forces. The Operation Sindoor should continue, and we are with our security forces.' Meanwhile, at least four airbases in Pakistan were hit by Indian strikes in the early hours of Saturday, sources said, as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate. India launched the retaliatory strikes immediately after Pakistan attacked 26 locations across India, the sources said. Intermittent firing is still going on at several places along the Line of Control (LoC). In its statement, the Ministry of Defence said, 'Drones have been sighted at 26 locations along the International Border and LoC with Pakistan. These include suspected armed drones. The locations include Baramulla, Srinagar, Avantipora, Nagrota, Jammu, Ferozpur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Lalgarh Jatta, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bhuj, Kuarbet and Lakhi Nala. Regrettably, an armed drone targeted a civilian area in Ferozpur, resulting in injuries to members of a local family. The injured have been provided medical assistance and the area has been sanitised by security forces. The Indian Armed Forces are maintaining a high state of alert, and all such aerial threats are being tracked and engaged using counter-drone systems. The situation is under close and constant watch & prompt action is being taken wherever necessary. Citizens, especially in border areas, are advised to remain indoors, limit unnecessary movement, and strictly follow safety instructions issued by local authorities. While there is no need for panic, heightened vigilance and precaution are essential.' (ANI)
NDTV
10-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey Hails Indian Armed Forces Amid Operation Sindoor
Hockey India president and former captain Dilip Tirkey lauded the Indian Armed Forces for their execution of the Operation Sindoor in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, saying that it should continue and the country is with its security forces. Speaking to ANI, Tirkey said, "Our forces are successfully carrying out Operation Sindoor... Terror camps have been destroyed successfully. Pakistan's drone attacks were also destroyed successfully by our forces. The Operation Sindoor should continue, and we are with our security forces." Meanwhile, at least four airbases in Pakistan were hit by Indian strikes in the early hours of Saturday, sources said, as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate. India launched the retaliatory strikes immediately after Pakistan attacked 26 locations across India, the sources said. Intermittent firing is still going on at several places along the Line of Control (LoC). In its statement, the Ministry of Defence said, "Drones have been sighted at 26 locations along the International Border and LoC with Pakistan. These include suspected armed drones. The locations include Baramulla, Srinagar, Avantipora, Nagrota, Jammu, Ferozpur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Lalgarh Jatta, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bhuj, Kuarbet and Lakhi Nala. Regrettably, an armed drone targeted a civilian area in Ferozpur, resulting in injuries to members of a local family. The injured have been provided medical assistance and the area has been sanitised by security forces. The Indian Armed Forces are maintaining a high state of alert, and all such aerial threats are being tracked and engaged using counter-drone systems. The situation is under close and constant watch & prompt action is being taken wherever necessary. Citizens, especially in border areas, are advised to remain indoors, limit unnecessary movement, and strictly follow safety instructions issued by local authorities. While there is no need for panic, heightened vigilance and precaution are essential." (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) Listen to the latest songs, only on
