Bhubaneswar, Jan. 26 -- Vedanta Kalinga Lancers defeated Ranchi Royals 3-2 in a thrilling Final to claim the Men's Hero Hockey India League (HIL) title in front of home fans at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Monday. Alexander Hendrickx (4', 27') and Dilpreet Singh (25') scored for the Lancers. Meanwhile, Araijeet Singh Hundal (9') and Captain Tom Boon (59') were the goalscorers for Ranchi Royals.
Hockey India League announced prize money of INR 3 Crore to Champions Vedanta Kalinga Lancers, INR 2 Crore for the Runners Up Ranchi Royals and INR 1 Crore to Third-Place team Hyderabad Toofans who defeated HIL GC earlier in the day.
HIL GC were awarded the Fairplay Award. Tamil Nadu Dragons goalkeeper Prince Deep Singh won the Best Goalkeeper of ...