Pullouts, lack of publicity, sustainability concerns: HIL 2.0 kicks off with cautious optimism
1 week, 6 days ago

Pullouts, lack of publicity, sustainability concerns: HIL 2.0 kicks off with cautious optimism

The Hindu  

On Friday, eight teams took turns to sweat it out, one last time, a day before Hockey India League version 2.0 kicks off at the Birsa Munda Stadium here, officially the largest for hockey in the world. The pre-tournament coaches’ media interaction, while largely positive, did have some interesting insights, specially on the large-scale withdrawals by foreign players for various reasons. Hockey India has insisted that the primary focus of the HIL will be on Indian players but there is no denying that you need foreign presence to make it truly world-class and competitive. “I think it’s important to understand that the hockey calendar is very full but I also understand that the welfare of players has to be considered, both through the calendar and for this tournament.

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HIL a ray of hope to Indian players chasing comebacks
4 days, 15 hours ago

HIL a ray of hope to Indian players chasing comebacks

Hindustan Times  

Affan Yousuf glided through the opposition defence immediately after pushback to make a sensational pass to Sukhjeet Singh, who tapped in to put Bengal Tigers on the board 23 seconds into the game, scoring the fastest goal of the Hockey India League. Former India captain Amit Rohidas is perhaps the best example of a player whose career was resurrected by …

Hockey India League: After kidney surgery and mental break, Belgium’s Victor Wegnez wants to help Indian youth
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Hockey India League: After kidney surgery and mental break, Belgium’s Victor Wegnez wants to help Indian youth

The Hindu  

Hockey India League could just be the breath of fresh air Victor Wegnez has been looking for. I started training two weeks ago and now I’m in India to play,” Wegnez told Sportstar. “He became champion because we didn’t play well,” quipped Wegnez, who was the Belgian skipper in that tournament. “I’m just looking to play hockey in a different …

HIL 2.0: Has Hockey India addressed past mistakes for a sustainable franchise model?
2 weeks, 2 days ago

HIL 2.0: Has Hockey India addressed past mistakes for a sustainable franchise model?

The Hindu  

With the Hockey India League returning in a fresh avatar after seven years, Hockey India will want to ensure that its second coming is smooth sailing. The Pro Kabaddi League wraps up on December 29, but there is the ISL, and the Indian men’s cricket team has four white-ball matches scheduled during the business end of the HIL. “The interest …

HIL gave me a platform to make a comeback in the India team: Amit Rohidas
2 weeks, 3 days ago

HIL gave me a platform to make a comeback in the India team: Amit Rohidas

India Today  

Indian hockey team defender and Olympic bronze medallist Amit Rohidas, in an exclusive interaction with India Today, reflected on how the Hockey India League played a pivotal role in shaping his career. Rohidas, who has been signed by Tamil Nadu Dragons for Rs 48 lakhs, highlighted the league’s potential to provide a crucial platform for young talents to showcase their …

Hockey India League: A long-awaited return for men and a timely debut for women
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Hockey India League: A long-awaited return for men and a timely debut for women

The Hindu  

The murmurs surrounding its return grew louder with the men’s team bagging two successive Olympic bronze medals. READ | Hockey India League announces free tickets for fans in Ranchi, Rourkela Experts and former coaches have often cited India’s lack of club culture as the primary reason behind its decline in hockey at the international stage, but the HIL, despite its …

HIL is for Indian players to grow: PR Sreejesh on foreign signings pulling out
3 weeks, 5 days ago

HIL is for Indian players to grow: PR Sreejesh on foreign signings pulling out

India Today  

Former India hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh emphasized the importance of focusing on developing Indian players through the Hockey India League, even as the league faces challenges with foreign players withdrawing. Sreejesh, who serves as the Director of Hockey for HIL franchise Delhi SG Pipers, underscored that the primary aim of the league should be nurturing Indian talent and strengthening hockey …

Hockey India League signs three-year telecast deal with Sony Sports Network
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Hockey India League signs three-year telecast deal with Sony Sports Network

The Hindu  

The latest edition of the Hockey India League is set to kick off on December 28 and all matches will be telecasted on the Sony Sports Network after it signed a three-year deal with the league. This year’s edition is historic as it marks the inaugural season of the Women’s Hockey India League which will commence on January 12, when …

I am a big fan of Cristiano Ronaldo’s work ethic and off-field discipline, says Indian hockey forward Abhishek
1 month, 1 week ago

I am a big fan of Cristiano Ronaldo’s work ethic and off-field discipline, says Indian hockey forward Abhishek

The Hindu  

Olympic bronze medal-winning forward Abhishek took up hockey as an escape route from studies, and he has never regretted the decision as the sport has given him recognition, stardom and all that he aspired to be in life. A friend used to travel a lot every month to play hockey,” said Abhishek, who was a vital part of India’s Paris …

Men’s Hockey Nationals: UP skipper Lalit Upadhyay eyes top prize as he cherishes the challenges of domestic competition
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Men’s Hockey Nationals: UP skipper Lalit Upadhyay eyes top prize as he cherishes the challenges of domestic competition

The Hindu  

Lalit Upadhyay, who was a part of India’s bronze-medal-winning men’s hockey team at the 2020 Tokyo and the 2024 Paris Olympics, led Uttar Pradesh to the semifinals of the 14th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2024, where it will take on last year’s runner-up Haryana at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium on Friday. When you face a tough team, …

Hockey India: National team players free to turn out for domestic competitions, foreign clubs
1 year, 4 months ago

Hockey India: National team players free to turn out for domestic competitions, foreign clubs

The Hindu  

There was a time when India’s national hockey players regularly turned out for their employers in national championships and major domestic tournaments, before the federation and a series of coaches put a stop to it, citing packed calendars and injury concerns. Hockey India has decided to allow members of the national side, both men and women, to not just participate …

HI Wants to Rejuvenate Sport With Revival of Hockey India League After Long Hiatus
1 year, 6 months ago

HI Wants to Rejuvenate Sport With Revival of Hockey India League After Long Hiatus

News 18  

The much-anticipated Hockey India League is set to return in a new avatar next year or in early 2015 with Hockey India setting its sight on reviving the franchise-based league after a hiatus of seven years. The new HI body under Olympian Dilip Tirkey plans to rejuvenate the hockey scenario in the country by providing exposure to budding players through …

HI Plans to Revive Hockey India League in Early 2024
1 year, 8 months ago

HI Plans to Revive Hockey India League in Early 2024

News 18  

The lucrative Hockey India League is likely to be re-launched early next year as the national federation on Monday announced its exclusive commercial and marketing partner for the event. HI on Monday announced Big Bang Media Ventures Pvt Ltd as its exclusive commercial and marketing partner agency. It will be a critical stepping stone for India and we are delighted …

Falling flat on finances: Indian hockey’s experiments with a league formats
4 years, 4 months ago

Falling flat on finances: Indian hockey’s experiments with a league formats

The Hindu  

Indian hockey’s experiments with a league format go back a long way. Controlled and organised by Hockey India since inception in 2013 and accorded a dedicated window in the calendar by the FIH to ensure participation from across the world, it is universally credited with the rapid ascension of Indian men’s hockey on the international stage in the last decade, …

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