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Delhi SG Pipers' Rajkumar Pal aiming for Hockey India League spotlight
1 day, 15 hours ago

Delhi SG Pipers' Rajkumar Pal aiming for Hockey India League spotlight

India Today  

For Delhi SG Pipers' Rajkumar Pal, the journey over the past years in hockey has been sensational. Now, set to be part of the revamped Hockey India League, Rajkumar is hoping to make the spotlight his own with the Delhi SG Pipers. Rajkumar Pal interaction India Today: Let's start with the Hockey India League again. Rajkumar Pal: I think our …

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Hockey India League announces free tickets for fans in Ranchi, Rourkela
6 days, 8 hours ago

Hockey India League announces free tickets for fans in Ranchi, Rourkela

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Tuesday announced free tickets for the upcoming Hockey India League 2024-25 matches in Ranchi and Rourkela. As explained by HIL Governing Committee chairperson Dilip Tirkey, this move is part of Hockey India’s vision to make the sport more accessible to its supporters. HIL governing committee member Bhola Nath Singh echoed Tirkey’s sentiments, saying, “Our fans are at …

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HIL is for Indian players to grow: PR Sreejesh on foreign signings pulling out
1 week, 1 day 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 …

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Hockey India League signs three-year deal with Hero MotoCorp as title sponsors
1 week, 2 days ago

Hockey India League signs three-year deal with Hero MotoCorp as title sponsors

The Hindu  

Hockey India League announced the signing of Hero MotoCorp as its title sponsor for the next three seasons starting 2024-25 on Saturday. In a first, Women’s Hockey India League has also been introduced in which four teams will participate. Speaking about the association, Dilip Tirkey, Chairperson of the HIL Governing Committee, said “Hero MotoCorp has always been a pioneer in …

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Hockey India League signs three-year telecast deal with Sony Sports Network
1 week, 3 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 …

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Sardar-esque Hardik Singh a future India captain contender: UP Rudras' Kane Russell
1 week, 6 days ago

Sardar-esque Hardik Singh a future India captain contender: UP Rudras' Kane Russell

India Today  

New Zealand's Kane Russell is all set for the reinvigorated Hockey India League, which will be returning after a 7-year hiatus in December 2024. India Today: UP Rudras recently announced Hardik Singh as the captain for this season. India Today: Now that Hardik Singh is captain of UP Rudras and also vice-captain of the Indian national team, do you think …

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HIL 2024: From idolising Manpreet Singh to playing with him, life comes a full circle for Amir Ali
2 weeks, 3 days ago

HIL 2024: From idolising Manpreet Singh to playing with him, life comes a full circle for Amir Ali

The Hindu  

Amir Ali, the 20-year-old captain of the Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team, is set to make his mark in the upcoming Hockey India League 2024-25. Bagged by Team Gonasika for a remarkable INR 34 lakh at the HIL auction, Amir’s rise from humble beginnings to the top of Indian hockey is nothing short of inspirational. Notably, Amir, who is a …

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India captain Harmanpreet Singh credits Hockey India League for shaping his career, looks forward to its return
2 weeks, 5 days ago

India captain Harmanpreet Singh credits Hockey India League for shaping his career, looks forward to its return

The Hindu  

Harmanpreet Singh, the Indian men’s hockey team captain and ace drag-flicker, whose exceptional performances led India to historic Olympic bronze medals in Tokyo and Paris, breaking a 41-year medal drought, credits the Hockey India League for playing a crucial role in shaping his career. READ | Hockey India League 2024-25: Men’s full schedule, fixtures, format, venues “Being from Punjab, I’m …

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Hockey India League helps improve the attractiveness of our sport: Tanguy Cosyns
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Hockey India League helps improve the attractiveness of our sport: Tanguy Cosyns

India Today  

Belgium and UP Rudras forward Tanguy Cosyns feels that the Hockey India League will bring an attractiveness to the sport that they have been lacking internationally. "The hockey there is not the same as in Europe and I think for the Indian players it's really important to be confronted with new problems and to solve them as players personally or …

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Hockey India League: Hardik Singh named captain of UP Rudras in upcoming HIL
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Hockey India League: Hardik Singh named captain of UP Rudras in upcoming HIL

India Today  

Star Indian midfielder Hardik Singh has been named captain of the UP Rudras for the upcoming Hockey India League season. The Lucknow-based franchise, owned by Yadu Sports, boasts a formidable squad featuring emerging talent Priyobarta Talem, Gurjot Singh, and seasoned players like Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Simranjeet Singh, Lars Balk, and Kane Russell. "A true leader on and off the pitch, …

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Where to watch Hockey India League 2024-25: Broadcast details, schedule, streaming info
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Where to watch Hockey India League 2024-25: Broadcast details, schedule, streaming info

The Hindu  

Doordarshan was announced as official broadcast partner for Hockey India League 2024-25 on Saturday. This year’s edition is historic as it marks the inaugural season of the Women’s Hockey India League, alongside the much-anticipated men’s competition. Navneet Sehgal, Chairman, Prasar Bharati, said, “Prasar Bharati is privileged to partner with the Hockey India League, a platform that celebrates our national sports …

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Hockey India League: Shamsher, Whetton to co-captain Delhi SG Pipers men’s team; Navneet to lead women’s side
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Hockey India League: Shamsher, Whetton to co-captain Delhi SG Pipers men’s team; Navneet to lead women’s side

The Hindu  

Delhi SG Pipers on Friday announced the appointment of India’s double Olympic medallist midfielder Shamsher Singh and experienced Australian Jacob Whetton as co-captains of their men’s team for the first season of the revamped Hockey India League. “The Hockey India League provides such a fantastic opportunity to play with and against the best hockey players in the world in a …

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Hockey India eyes ₹10-15 crore per year from sponsorships
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hockey India eyes ₹10-15 crore per year from sponsorships

Live Mint  

Hero MotoCorp Ltd and Coal India Ltd are emerging as contenders to be the title sponsor of the revived Hockey India League, with Hockey India setting its eyes on a sponsorship payout of at least ₹30-75 crore or ₹10-15 crore per year. Global hockey success With India’s recent successes in global hockey—such as the men’s team winning two bronze medals …

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Delhi SG Pipers Acquire Star Australian Defender Corey Weyer
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Delhi SG Pipers Acquire Star Australian Defender Corey Weyer

The Hindu  

Delhi SG Pipers acquire star Australian defender Corey Weyer for the upcoming season of Hockey India League (HIL). The 28-year-old Weyer brings a wealth of international experience to the Pipers, having played in the 2018 World Cup in Bhubaneswar, where Australia secured the bronze medal. He also earned gold medals at the 2019 Oceania Cup and 2014 Youth Olympics in …

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Podcast: Harmanpreet Singh, Savita Punia and Lalremsiami on life in Indian hockey, Olympic values and ups and downs in sport
1 year, 6 months ago

Podcast: Harmanpreet Singh, Savita Punia and Lalremsiami on life in Indian hockey, Olympic values and ups and downs in sport

The Hindu  

Welcome to the Sportstar podcast. On the podcast today, we have with us the Indian men’s hockey team captain and dragflicker Harmanpreet Singh, the women’s team captain and goalkeeper Savita Pania and young forward Lalremsiami. If your opponent plays really well, then you have respect for them because everybody wants to win.” Tokyo: Indian players react after losing their women’s …

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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 …

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‘Cool concept’: International players elated with prospect of Hockey India League return
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Cool concept’: International players elated with prospect of Hockey India League return

The Hindu  

The possibility of the resumption of the Hockey India League has excited international players from across the globe. Australia’s Eddie Ockenden acknowledges the support of the crowd after receiving the bronze medal in the Hockey World Cup at Kalinga stadium in Bhubaneswar on December 16, 2018. | Photo Credit: Biswaranjan Rout Eddie Ockenden, Australia Hockey India League will be fantastic. …

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Hockey India Asks FIH to Suggest a Proper Window to Revive its Domestic League
2 years, 2 months ago

Hockey India Asks FIH to Suggest a Proper Window to Revive its Domestic League

News 18  

The International Hockey Federation has in principle agreed to work out an appropriate window to revive the franchise-based Hockey India League, which was discontinued to make way for the FIH Pro League which was being held from January to June. The FIH has received a communication from Hockey India, via its newly-elected president Dilip Tirkey, seeking a suitable window to …

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