Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Hockey India League 2025–26: Coaches Praise Talent
Two hockey teams, SG Pipers and Soorma Hockey Club, are getting ready for the Hockey India League 2025–26, which starts on December 28, 2025.
The coach of SG Pipers, Sofie Gierts, is very happy with the young Indian players on her team.
She says they play with a lot of confidence and creativity.
The team has a mix of young Indian players and experienced international stars.
The coach of Soorma Hockey Club, Rani Rampal, is excited about her new role as a coach.
She wants to help young players and guide the team to success.
Rani is also proud of the young talent coming through the ranks at Soorma Hockey Club.
Both teams are looking forward to the new season and aim to play as a team, using their talent collectively to beat any team.
SG Pipers coach Sofie Gierts praises the fearless and creative play of young Indian players.
Soorma Hockey Club coach Rani Rampal is excited about her new role and the potential of young talent.
The Hockey India League 2025–26 season starts on December 28, 2025, and ends on January 10, 2026.
SG Pipers will play their first match against Ranchi Royals on December 28, 2025.
Both teams emphasize the importance of teamwork and collective performance over individual brilliance.
- Who
- SG Pipers Head Coach Sofie Gierts, Soorma Hockey Club Coach Rani Rampal, and young Indian players
- What
- Praise for Indian talent and team preparations for Hockey India League 2025–26
- When
- Season starts December 28, 2025, and ends January 10, 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To highlight the potential and fearless play of young Indian players in the teams
SG Pipers
Soorma Hockey Club
Team Composition
SG Pipers
SG Pipers focuses on blending youthful energy with international experience, highlighting players like Ishika, Sunelita Toppo, and international stars Kaitlin Nobbs and Valentina Costa Biondi.
Soorma Hockey Club
Soorma Hockey Club emphasizes a balanced squad with top overseas players, experienced Indian players, and young talent, aiming for collective team performance over individual brilliance.
- SG Pipers Coach
- Sofie Gierts
- Soorma Hockey Club Coach
- Rani Rampal
- League
- Hockey India League 2025–26
- Season Start
- December 28, 2025
- Season End
- January 10, 2026
- SG Pipers Notable Players
- Ishika, Sunelita Toppo, Navneet Kaur, Deepika, Sharmila Devi, Teresa Viana Ache, Preeti Dubey, Priscila Jardel Mateos, Kaitlin Nobbs, Valentina Costa Biondi, Lola Riera, Bansari Solanki, Cristina Cosentino
- Soorma Hockey Club Notable Players
- Sonam, Hina Bano, Nidhi, Binima Dhan, Baljeet Kaur, Savita Punia
- SG Pipers First Match
- Ranchi Royals
Sources
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