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Vedanta Kalinga Lancers Clinch Hockey League Title 3-2

2/2/2026

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Summary

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Vedanta Kalinga Lancers won the Hero Hockey India League title, defeating Ranchi Royals 3-2 in the final at Kalinga Hockey Stadium.
Alexander Hendrickx and Dilpreet Singh of Vedanta Kalinga Lancers starred, and Krishan Bahadur Pathak, the Lancers' goalkeeper, made crucial saves.
Araijeet Singh Hundal of Ranchi Royals scored.
Tom Boon of Ranchi Royals scored.
The champions earned INR 3 Crore, and Boon finished as top scorer with 19 goals.

History

Historical Context

Launched in 2014, the Hero Hockey India League aimed to rejuvenate field hockey in India, following the establishment of Hockey India in 2009. The league attracted top talent, including Tom Boon, who scored 19 goals that season. Hockey has been culturally significant in India since its Olympic debut in 1928, where the men's team won its first gold medal, marking a legacy of excellence.

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Story summary

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers won the Hero Hockey India League title, defeating Ranchi Royals 3-2 in the final at Kalinga Hockey Stadium.
Alexander Hendrickx and Dilpreet Singh of Vedanta Kalinga Lancers starred, and Krishan Bahadur Pathak, the Lancers' goalkeeper, made crucial saves.
Araijeet Singh Hundal of Ranchi Royals scored.
Tom Boon of Ranchi Royals scored.
The champions earned INR 3 Crore, and Boon finished as top scorer with 19 goals.

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