Over 100 men's players and over 100 women's players will be in the spotlight. With a salary cap of Rs four crores for men's teams and Rs two crores for women's teams, every move at the bidding table will count. Each squad will consist of 20 players (2 goalkeepers + 18 outfield players), with
UP Rudras have announced their decision to withdraw from the Hockey India League due to financial sustainability. The franchise emphasised that the move, although challenging, does not diminish its commitment to the sport or its community.
The retained roster underlines the franchise's commitment to nurturing domestic talent while strengthening global pedigree across all positions. The Delhi SG Pipers coaching staff worked closely with the Director of Hockey, Padma Bhushan Sreejesh PR, to finalise the list of retained players,
Hockey India's endeavour to create more depth in the talent pool by giving right international exposure for the fringe players to showcase their potential with the India 'A' side has renewed hope for players like Karthi Selvam, who last played for the Senior India team at the Hero Asian Cham
A statement from Hockey India said, "Hockey India today announced that player registrations for the eagerly awaited Hero Hockey India League (Hero HIL) 2026 will open at 1700 hrs on 19 May 19, 2025 and close at 1700 hrs on August 20, 2025."
After a brief stint with the Indian junior team in 2023, Poovanna Chandura Boby is now training with the senior core group ahead of the European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League leg
Hockey India League's resurgence is also a testament to the sport's growing appeal since the Tokyo Olympics, where hockey accounted for 15.2% of the overall 69 million viewers in the first week
Angad Bir Singh became an overnight sensation after scoring a stunning 'double jalebi' goal during a shootout for the Vedanta Kalinga Lancers against one of the world's best goalkeepers, David Harte, who was representing Tamil Nadu Dragons in the recently concluded Hockey India League.
Paris Olympics bronze medalist and well-renowned Hockey defender Jarmanpreet Singh recently appeared on the House of Glory podcast, an initiative by the Gagan Narang Sports Foundation. The 2024 Arjuna Awardee shed light on his struggles, rise to fame and success in recent years, and the rece