Vedanta Kalinga Lancers defeated Ranchi Royals 4-2 in their Men’s Hockey India League opener at Chennai. Alexander Hendrickx and Gursahibjit Singh scored twice each, while Tom Boon and Mandeep Singh netted for Royals. Lancers defended strongly to secure victory
Tamil Nadu Dragons defeated Hyderabad Toofans 4-2 in a shoot-out after a 3-3 draw in regulation time in the Men’s Hockey India League opener. Goalkeeper Prince Deep Singh saved two penalties, while Raheel Mohammed scored the decisive strike in Chennai
The men’s Hockey India League 2026 begins in Chennai with Tamil Nadu Dragons facing Hyderabad Toofans in the opener. The league features eight teams, top Indian and foreign stars, and a new round-robin format before the final in Bhubaneswar on January 26
