Soorma Hockey Club will lock horns with Tamil Nadu Dragons in a Hockey India League 2024-25 match at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Sunday, 29 December. (More Hockey News)
The HIL is making a return after a seven-year hiatus, and this match between Soorma Hockey Club and Tamil Nadu Dragons will be the third fixture. The men's tournament will take place from December 28 to February 1, while the women's event is scheduled from January 12 to 26.
The teams are competing for over a month in Rourkela and Ranchi, battling it out in a double round-robin format followed by the knockouts.
Many eyes will be on Soorma Hockey Club, as the Punjab-based team made a big investment in defense with a Rs 1.6 crore spend, the highest at the auction. Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh, known for his drag flicks, adds firepower to the squad.
With experienced players like Vincent Vanasch, Vivek Sagar Prasad, and Gurjant Singh, the team is well-rounded. Belgian coach Jeroen Baart, former U-21 coach for Belgium, will lead the side.
On the other hand, Tamil Nadu Dragons are not to be underestimated. The teams have built a star-studded lineup featuring Jip Janssen, Amit Rohidas, Thomas Sorsby, Tom Craig, and Blake Govers.
India’s Selvam Karthi brings local flair, while Australia’s Nathan Ephraums strengthens the attack. With Janssen, Rohidas, and Govers, the teams have three world-class drag flickers.
Soorma Hockey Club Vs Tamil Nadu Dragons: SquadsSoorma Hockey Club
Goalkeepers: Mohith HS, Vincent Vanasch, Jashandeep Singh.
Defenders: Gurinder Singh, Ashu Maurya, Pradip Mandal, Nicolas Della Torre, Jeremy Hayward, Sukhvinder, Harmanpreet Singh (C).
Midfielders: Vivek Sagar Prasad, Ankush, Victor Wegnez, Prabhjot Singh, Sunit Lakra, Harjeet Singh, Nicolas Poncelet.
Forwards: Nicolas Keenan, Boris Burkhardt, Harish Somappa Mutagar, Phil Roper, Pawan Rajbhar, Gurjant Singh, Maninder Singh.
Tamil Nadu Dragons
Goalkeepers: David Harte, S Senthamizh Arasu, Prince Deep Singh.
Defenders: Jip Janssen, Prince Deep Singh, Kothajit Singh, Anand Lakra, GM Pruthvi, Moritz Ludwig, Y Anand, Amit Rohidas (C).
Midfielders: Chandan Yadav, Blake Govers, Thomas Sorsby, Shesha Gowda, M Dhilipan, J Arun, Tom Craig, Mohd. Raheel.
Forwards: Martin Zwicker, Abharan Sudev, Karthi Selvam, Ganesh Majji, Nathan Ephraums, Uttam Singh.
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Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey expressed his enthusiasm and stated: "This bilateral series against Germany will be a remarkable showcase of world-class hockey. Both India and Germany have a rich history in the sport, and this series will give fans an opportunity to witness an intense competition between two of the most formidable teams in the world.
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The Hockey India League will be telecast live on the DD Sports, Sony Sports Network - Sony Ten 1, Sony Ten 1 HD, Sony Ten 3, Sony Ten 3 HD, Sony Ten 4 and Sony Ten 4 HD TV channels in India.
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