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  Rohit Kullu’s Unlikely Path to Hockey Glory

  Imagine a sixteen-year-old student in the village of Odisha’s Kaupani who doesn’t even know what the sport of hockey truly entails. Fast forward just twenty-four months, and that same teenager is now an 18-year-old Junior World Cup squad member who helped India win a bronze medal, and a Hockey India League (HIL) champion with the […]

  
  2nd April 2026

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  Abhijeet Hazary’s Analytical Journey to Hockey India League Glory with Vedanta Kalinga Lancers

  For many, the path to professional sports starts with a ball and a dream. For Abhijeet Hazary, it started on the basketball courts of Odisha. He climbed the ranks, representing his state at the Nationals and playing at the university level. But like many athletes reaching the crossroads of adulthood, Hazary faced a sobering realization: […]

  
  31st March 2026

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  Odisha Day: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers' HIL Title Win Carry Odisha’s Hockey Legacy Forward

  Jharsuguda, March 30th, 2026: As Odisha prepares to celebrate its 90th foundation day, the Vedanta Kalinga Lancers’ Hockey India League title earlier this year brings renewed focus to the state’s deep-rooted hockey culture and its continued contribution to the national game. The Lancers emerged champions of the second season of the Hockey India League in […]

  
  30th March 2026

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  Dr. Bodhisattva Dass: The Unseen Architect of Kalinga Lancers’ Championship Glory

  In the high-intensity world of the Hockey India League (HIL), where matches are decided in moments and recovery windows are short, much of a team’s success is built away from the spotlight. For Vedanta Kalinga Lancers, that responsibility sits with team physiotherapist Dr. Bodhisattva Dass, known to his teammates as Dr. Bodhi, whose work quietly […]

  
  27th March 2026

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  From Carrying Bags to Lifting Trophies: The Resilient Rise of Odisha’s Hockey Prodigy

  In the heart of Sundargarh, a young boy once stood on the sidelines of a hockey trial, clutching a water bottle and a kit bag. He wasn’t there to play; he was the designated “bag-carrier” for his older brother. Today, that same boy is a Junior World Cup champion and a key architect in the […]

  
  26th March 2026

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  “This title reflects everything the group committed to over the season,” says Jay Stacy as Vedanta Kalinga Lancers are crowned Hero HIL 2026 champions

  “This title reflects everything the group committed to over the season,” says Jay Stacy as Vedanta Kalinga Lancers are crowned Hero HIL 2026 champions Bhubaneswar, 27 January 2026: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers clinched the Men’s Hero Hockey India League 2025-26 title with a 3-2 victory over Ranchi Royals in the Final at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium […]

  
  27th January 2026

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  We defended with discipline and took our moments,” say Arthur Van Doren and Alexander Hendrickx as Vedanta Kalinga Lancers storm into HIL 2026 final

  We defended with discipline and took our moments,” say Arthur Van Doren and Alexander Hendrickx as Vedanta Kalinga Lancers storm into HIL 2026 final ~ The skipper and Belgian drag-flicker reflected on a tight contest, collective discipline and sealing a place in the Hero HIL 2026 final ~ Bhubaneswar, 24 January 2026: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers […]

  
  24th January 2026

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  “The focus is on consistency,” say Burns and Hendrickx after Vedanta Kalinga Lancers qualify for HIL playoffs

  “The focus is on consistency,” say Burns and Hendrickx after Vedanta Kalinga Lancers qualify for HIL playoffs ~ Alexander Hendrickx and Cooper Burns score twice each as Lancers remain unbeaten and stay top of the table ~ Bhubaneswar, 18 January 2026: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers confirmed their place in the playoffs of the Men’s Hero Hockey […]

  
  18th January 2026

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  “First time in India, it’s been awesome,” says Vedanta Kalinga Lancers' goalie Jed Snowden after shootout win over HIL GC

  “First time in India, it’s been awesome,” says Vedanta Kalinga Lancers’ goalie Jed Snowden after shootout win over HIL GC ~ Vedanta Kalinga Lancers remain unbeaten so far in the league ~ Ranchi, 12 January 2026: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers goalkeeper Jed Snowden made an immediate impact after coming off the bench in the shootout, helping […]

  
  12th January 2026

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  “The group stayed brave,” says Jay Stacy as Vedanta Kalinga Lancers move to second spot with 2-1 win over Shrachi Bengal Tigers

  “The group stayed brave,” says Jay Stacy as Vedanta Kalinga Lancers move to second spot with 2-1 win over Shrachi Bengal Tigers ~ Alexander Hendrickx and Boby Singh Dhami score late in Q4 as Lancers clinch second consecutive victory in HIL 2026 ~ Chennai, 8 January 2025: The Vedanta Kalinga Lancers continued their strong start […]

  
  8th January 2026

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