In the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL), Odisha Warriors lifted the inaugural edition title after they registered a hard-fought 2-1 victory over JSW Soorma Hockey Club in the Final at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi yesterday. Rutuja Dadaso Pisal gave the Warriors the lead in the second quarter but Penny Squibb equalised for Soorma soon after. However, Rutuja found the back of the net again as the game came to a close and sealed the victory for the Warriors. She was also named Player of the Match.

In the award ceremony, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren presented the trophy to Odisha Warrior’s skipper Neha Goyal. In a social media post, Mr Soren congratulated and extended his best wishes to all other teams and their players who displayed their wonderful game in the HIL. Other award winners from the season include Jyoti of JSW Soorma Hockey Club as Player of the Tournament, Yibbi Jansen of Odisha Warriors and Charlotte Englebert of JSW Soorma Hockey Club as Top Scorer of the Tournament, Savita Punia of JSW Soorma Hockey Club as Best Goalkeeper of the Tournament and Sonam of JSW Soorma Hockey Club as Upcoming Player of the Tournament.

Today in Men’s HIL, Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers will take on Delhi SG Pipers at Rourkela from 6 PM, followed by another clash between JSW Soorma Hockey Club and Vedanta Kalinga Lancers from 08:15 PM at Rourkela itself.