Kalinga Lancers skipper Arthur Van Doren credits HIL title win to ‘good and solid unit’
BHUBANESWAR: Kalinga Lancers were crowned Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 champions after a thrilling 3-2 win against Ranchi Royals at Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Monday. After securing the title, Captain Arthur Van Doren reflected on the challenges faced throughout the season and credited the victory to the team's chemistry and the home crowd's support.
The championship victory signifies the end of a swift four-week preparation period for the team. Emphasising the challenge of forming a unified bond in such a brief time, Arthur said, “Four weeks to build a bond and shape a team is a very short time, and it is extremely challenging. That’s why we are incredibly proud of what we have achieved. I believe we have done it very well—we have created a good, solid unit, and in the end, that was reflected on the pitch.”
Arthur highlighted the need to keep an offensive mindset when tackling the Ranchi Royals, a team they had faced three times already in the tournament.
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