Odisha Warriors created history by defeating JSW Soorma Hockey Club and lifting the first-ever Women's Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 trophy in front of a packed Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium on January 26.

It was all square as the final went into the last quarter with the scoreline 1-1. After three quarters of end-to-end action, with just five minutes left on the clock, Rutuja Dadaso Pisal (20', 56') fired a shot past Soorma's Savita Punia and ensured Warriors victory on the big night.

Captain of Odisha Warriors Neha was elated with the win and her teammates and stated, "I am extremely happy, the girls have worked extremely hard. We had been waiting for a women's HIL and now it has finally happened. Winning the first trophy has just added to our joy," as quoted from the official website of HIL.