Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers and Odisha Warriors Triumph in Hockey India League 2024-25 

The much-anticipated Hockey India League (HIL) made a grand return in the 2024-25 season after a hiatus of seven years. The tournament saw Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers clinch the men’s title while Odisha Warriors emerged victorious in the inaugural women’s event. The men's tournament took place at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, commencing on December 28, 2024, and culminating on February 1, 2025.

Hockey India League Returns with New Format and First-Ever Women’s Tournament 

This sixth edition of the HIL was notable not only for its return but also for introducing the women's event for the first time. The women’s matches began on January 12 and concluded with an exciting final on January 26, 2025. The integration of the women’s tournament added a fresh dimension to the league, drawing greater attention and support from hockey enthusiasts across the nation.

Participating Teams in the Hockey India League 2024-25 for Both Men’s and Women’s Categories 

The men’s tournament featured eight competitive teams: Soorma Hockey Club, Team Gonasika, Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers, Tamil Nadu Dragons, Hyderabad Toofans, UP Rudras, Delhi SG Pipers, and Kalinga Lancers. In the women’s league, four formidable teams competed: Soorma Hockey Club, Delhi SG Pipers, Odisha Warriors, and Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers.

Detailed Format and Points Scoring System of the Hockey India League 2024-25 

The men’s HIL followed a two-phase league format. Initially, all eight teams competed in a round-robin stage. The second phase divided teams into predetermined groups, leading to the top four teams qualifying for the semi-finals. The women’s tournament, on the other hand, maintained a straightforward league format where the top two teams advanced directly to the finals. To ensure decisive outcomes, shootouts were conducted for tied games. Teams earned three points for a win in regular time, and in case of a shootout, both teams received one point with an additional point awarded to the shootout winner.

Champions of the Hockey India League 2024-25: Winners and Runners-Up 

In the men’s category, Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers secured the championship title, while Hyderabad Toofans finished as runners-up. In the women’s competition, Odisha Warriors claimed the top spot, defeating Soorma Hockey Club in the final.

Complete List of Match Results and Scores in the Men’s Hockey India League 2024-25 

The men’s tournament delivered a series of thrilling matches, with key fixtures including:

December 28: Team Gonasika 2-2 Delhi SG Pipers (2-4 SO)

December 29: Hyderabad Toofans 2-3 Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers

February 1 (Final): Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers 4-3 Hyderabad Toofans

Final Standings and Points Table for the Men’s Hockey India League 2024-25 

The final points table reflected intense competition among the teams:

Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers – 19 points

Soorma Hockey Club – 19 points

Hyderabad Toofans – 18 points

Tamil Nadu Dragons – 18 points

Award Winners in the Men’s Hockey India League 2024-25 

The men’s league recognized outstanding performances with various awards:

Fairplay Award: UP Rudras

Best Goalkeeper: Bikramjit Singh (Hyderabad Toofans)

Player of the Tournament: Sukhjeet Singh (Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers)

Detailed Results and Scores for the Women’s Hockey India League 2024-25 

The women’s tournament featured several exciting matchups, including:

January 12: Delhi SG Pipers 0-4 Odisha Warriors

January 26 (Final): Soorma Hockey Club 1-2 Odisha Warriors

Final Standings and Points Table for the Women’s Hockey India League 2024-25 

The women’s league points table concluded as follows:

Soorma Hockey Club – 13 points

Odisha Warriors – 11 points

Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers – 7 points

Women’s Hockey India League 2024-25 Award Winners 

Top individual performances in the women’s league were acknowledged with awards:

Best Goalkeeper: Savita Punia (Soorma Hockey Club)

Player of the Tournament: Jyoti (Soorma Hockey Club)

Conclusion: A Landmark Season for Hockey India League 2024-25 

The 2024-25 season of the Hockey India League was a resounding success, marked by high-intensity matches, the historic inclusion of the women’s tournament, and standout performances from players across the board. The league not only rejuvenated interest in hockey but also set a new standard for future editions.