Kalinga Lancers Gear Up for Hero HIL 2026 with Pre-Season Training

Kalinga Lancers Kick Off Pre-Season Training

Bhubaneswar: As the Hockey India League 2026 approaches, the Kalinga Lancers have commenced their pre-season training camp, with Indian players reporting to Kalinga Stadium on Tuesday.

The initial day of training featured a strategic meeting led by the team's Technical & Strategy Coach, Pascal Kina, as the franchise began to establish a solid groundwork for the upcoming season.

Among the Indian players participating in the camp are Captain Sanjay, goalkeeper Krishan B Pathak, and defenders Partap Lakra, Rohit Kullu, and Sunil P B. Midfielders and forwards include Rabichandra Moirangthem, Rosan Kujur, Dilpreet Singh, Amit Kumar Toppo, Angab Bir Singh, Deepak Pradhan, Gursahibjit Singh, and Boby Singh Dhami.

Pascal Kina, who brings over 15 years of international hockey experience to Vedanta Kalinga Lancers, has previously worked with teams across Europe, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, China, and Korea. However, the Hero HIL will mark his debut tournament in India.

On his arrival and first impressions, Kina expressed, “This is my first visit to India, and I am thrilled to be here. My involvement in international hockey spans many years, but India was a destination I had yet to explore until now.

I am honored to represent Vedanta Kalinga Lancers, and the start has already been exhilarating.”

The foreign players, along with head coach Jay Stacy, are expected to join the team after Christmas as the Vedanta Kalinga Lancers intensify their preparations for the Hero HIL 2026 season.