Hockey India League 2024-25: Over 1000 players set to go under hammer at Players' Auction

New Delhi: The stage is set for the much-anticipated return of the Hockey India League (HIL), as the players' auction for the 2024-25 season is scheduled to take place from 13th to 15th October at the Hyatt Regency in New Delhi. After a 7-year hiatus, HIL 2024-25 is making its comeback with an expanded format that includes both men's and, for the first time, an exclusive women's league, running concurrently.

With Hockey India League restarting for Men and the inaugural season for Women's Hockey India League set to start this season, the players' auction will mark a pivotal moment in shaping the franchises for the upcoming season. The men's auction will be held on the 13th and 14th of October, while the historic women's auction will take place on 15th October. This auction not only signifies a revival of one of the most exciting hockey competitions in the world but also a major step forward in promoting women's hockey in India.

Players' Auction Details:
Over 1,000 players have registered for the HIL 2024-25 auction, with a remarkable balance of domestic and international talent:
Over 400 domestic men's players
Over 150 overseas men's players
Over 250 domestic women's players
Over 70 overseas women's players Players are divided into three base price categories: INR 2,00,000, INR 5,00,000, and INR 10,00,000, based on the value they selected for themselves. The breakdown is as follow:

Over 600 players in the INR 2,00,000 category
Over 250 players in the INR 5,00,000 category
Over 250 players in the INR 10,00,000 category

Star Players in the Auction:
The Men's Auction will kick off with India's bronze medal-winning team from the Paris Olympics, featuring top stars like Captain Harmanpreet Singh, Vice Captain Hardik Singh, and seasoned players like Manpreet Singh and Mandeep Singh, among others. Adding to the excitement, former Indian hockey legends such as Rupinder Pal Singh, Birendra Lakra, and Dharamvir Singh have also registered, setting the stage for a highly anticipated event.

(ANI)