Wednesday 28 January 2026

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers Captain Arthur Van Doren credits Hero HIL title victory to "good and solid team" 

The Lancers defeated Ranchi Royals 3-2 in the thrilling title clash 



Bhubaneswar: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers were crowned Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 champions following a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Ranchi Royals at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Monday. Following the team’s title win, Captain Arthur Van Doren reflected on the season’s challenges and credited the victory to the squad's chemistry and the support of the home crowd.

Speedy Tigers' World Cup hopes hit a snag as Alfarico fractures thumb

By Aftar Singh


National midfielder Alfarico Lance Liau Jr (in yellow) fractured his thumb during a recent friendly in Perth. - NSTP FILE PIC

KUALA LUMPUR: The national hockey team's World Cup qualification hopes have been hit after midfielder Alfarico Lance Liau Jr fractured his thumb during a recent friendly tour in Perth, Australia.