As the teams prepare to battle it out for just over a month in Rourkela and Ranchi in a double round-robin format, followed by the knockouts, Sportstar previews how they look like ahead of the season opener on December 28. Soorma Hockey Club Soorma Hockey Club, based in Punjab, went big on defenders, spending Rs … Read more
With the Hockey India League (HIL) returning in a fresh avatar after seven years, Hockey India (HI) will want to ensure that its second coming is smooth sailing. For many years, former Indian players have spoken about the need for a robust domestic competition to aid the development of domestic talents. The announcement has been … Read more
Dutch hockey star and two-time Olympic gold medallist Maria Verschoor hailed the inaugural Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) as a groundbreaking moment for the sport. Representing Soorma Hockey Club, the 30-year-old forward expressed her excitement about the league’s potential to elevate women’s hockey globally. “It’s amazing to be part of the first competition of its … Read more