“TPL 3.0: From Pools to Glory – Institutions March On, Clubs Leave a Mark”
- Dr Prakash Ayyadurai
- Aug 20, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: Aug 21, 2025
After 10 days of pulsating hockey action, the stage is now set for the Super Six of Tiruvallur Premier League 3.0. The pool stages gave us nail-biting draws, high-scoring thrillers, and heroic comebacks. Now, six giants march into the second phase, where every pass, every save, and every goal carries the weight of qualification.
🌟 Clubs’ Journey – Fighting Spirit, Bright Future
This season also saw Hockey Tiruvallur’s young club teams SM Nagar Hockey, Pattabiram Strikers, Dhyand Veerans, and Moscow Magic, lock horns with the institutions.
While they didn’t progress beyond the pool stages, the exposure was invaluable:
SM Nagar showed flair and speed, pushing some big names till the final whistle.
Pattabiram Strikers had moments of brilliance, including comeback wins that kept crowds buzzing.
Dhyand Veerans displayed raw fighting spirit and resilience, proving they belong at this level.
Moscow Magic lived up to their name at times, with crowd-pleasing counterattacks and never-say-die hockey.
Their journey may have ended early, but the message is clear, these clubs will return hungrier and stronger in TPL 4.0, carrying forward the heartbeat of community hockey.
🏆 The Super Six Contenders:
IND – Indian Bank
IOB – Indian Overseas Bank
ITX – Income Tax Recreation Club
AGS – Accountant General’s Office Recreation Club (AGORC)
GST – GST & Central Excise
SRL – Southern Railway
Involving traditional institutional powerhouses, this mix of six promises blockbuster clashes all the way to the finals.
📅 The Schedule:
21st – 27th August: Round-robin Super Six clashes (3 matches a day)
29th August: Qualifier 1 (3rd vs 4th) – 4:00 PM
30th August: Qualifier 2 (2nd vs Winner Q1) – 5:30 PM under floodlights
31st August: Grand Finale (1st vs Winner Q2) – 5:30 PM under floodlights
The intensity peaks in the final week of August, with three rest days interspersed to ensure players bring their very best on matchdays.
⚡ What to Watch Out For:
Classic Rivalries: Expect fireworks when IND, IOB, and ITX cross paths.
Clubs with Spirit: AGS and GST will be eager to prove they belong at the very top.
Southern Railways: Always unpredictable, always dangerous.
Knockout Drama: With qualifiers leading into a floodlit finale, the Egmore crowd is in for a spectacle.
🎶 The Atmosphere:
From the stands echoing with “Hockey Thaan Hero”, to passionate fans waving flags of their teams, TPL 3.0 has already turned into more than a league – it’s a movement to put Tamil Nadu hockey back in the limelight.
🎤 Voices from the League
Padmashri V. Baskaran, League Director & Olympic Gold Medalist:
“I am proud to see youngsters from Tiruvallur stepping onto the same turf as our top institutional teams. This league is not just about today’s winners, it is about preparing tomorrow’s champions.”
Moghul Mohammed Muneer, Technical Director of TPL:
“Organising such a large league is never easy, but when I see clubs fighting shoulder-to-shoulder with institutions, I know Tamil Nadu hockey is alive and kicking. The clubs will come back stronger, and the institutions now know they cannot take them lightly.”
📺 Digital Roar – i1Sports Brings TPL to the World
If the action on the turf has kept Egmore buzzing, the digital wave has carried TPL 3.0 far beyond the stadium walls. Thanks to our official digital partner – i1Sports, every match is being streamed live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@i1sportstv, and the viewership is climbing into the thousands with each passing day.
The professional production – multi-camera coverage, crisp replays, and dynamic highlights – has set a new benchmark for regional hockey leagues. Fans who can’t make it to the stadium are tuning in from across Tamil Nadu, India, and even abroad, ensuring Tamil hockey finally gets the screen time it deserves.
Adding to the charm is the energetic live commentary duo, Ritish and Nandha. Their sharp insights, witty one-liners, and ability to capture the pulse of the game have become the talk of the town. Social media is already buzzing with clips of their commentary, proving that hockey isn’t just being played, it’s being celebrated.
TPL is not only reviving hockey in stadiums, but also reshaping how the sport is consumed and enjoyed digitally.
⚡ Get ready
The pool stages were just the trailer. Now comes the blockbuster.
Three weeks. Six teams. One Champion.
Egmore, get ready to roar! 🏟️🔥
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