Fifth edition of Hockey India League to commence from January 21 in Mumbai
Hockey India League Is Set To Once Again Hit The Indian Sporting Calendar With The Fifth Edition Of The HIL Commencing On January 21 In Mumbai.
Hockey India League is set to once again hit the Indian sporting calendar with the fifth edition of the HIL commencing on January 21 with the opening clash between Dabang Mumbai and Ranchi Rays in Mumbai.
The semifinals will be played on February 25 while the final is scheduled for February 26.
"The Finals weekend as is tradition will be hosted at the defending Champions home ground, in this case the Jaypee Punjab Warriors stadium at Chandigarh," a press relase stated.
FIH President and HIL Chairman Narinder Dhruv Batra said, "It has not just been a great spectacle for fans and players, but also a great model to demonstrate sustained growth for the sport. We hope to raise the bar again this season, by increasing reach to more fans via innovative mediums as well as better revenues for players and sponsors."
"At the heart of its concept, the Hockey India League benefits our Indian players development immensely by allowing them to play alongside some the best players in the world hence learning new techniques that go a long way during the hockey season," Batra concluded.
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