Inaugural Women's Hockey India League opens in Ranchi
Odisha Warriors beat Delhi SG Pipers 4-0 in the first-ever match; Yibbi Jansen scored twice.
Summary
The first-ever Women's Hockey India League began at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand, on 12 January 2025. In the opening match, Odisha Warriors beat Delhi SG Pipers 4-0, with Yibbi Jansen scoring twice (16th and 37th minutes) and Baljeet Kaur and Freeke Moes adding a goal each.
Key facts
- Date and venue
- 12 January 2025, Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Stadium, Ranchi
- Event
- First Women's Hockey India League
- Opening match
- Odisha Warriors 4–0 Delhi SG Pipers
- Scorers
- Yibbi Jansen (16', 37'), Baljeet Kaur (42'), Freeke Moes (43')
Practice MCQs 3 questions
In which city did the inaugural Women's Hockey India League begin on 12 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Ranchi
Hockey India match centre and Sportstar: the opener was at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Stadium, Ranchi.
Which team won the opening match of the first Women's Hockey India League on 12 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Odisha Warriors
Hockey India: Delhi SG Pipers 0–4 Odisha Warriors in Match 1.
Who scored twice for Odisha Warriors in the opening match of the Women's Hockey India League?
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Correct answer: A — Yibbi Jansen
Hockey India and Sportstar: Yibbi Jansen scored in the 16th and 37th minutes.