UP Rudras has announced that it has withdrawn from the Hockey India League due to financial sustainability concerns. “This was not an easy call,” said Team Director Cedric D’Souza. “We value what the league has brought to Indian hockey, but sustainability challenges made continuation untenable. Our responsibility now is to direct resources where they can…
The Hockey India League (HIL) mini auction will be held on September 24 at the Hockey India office in New Delhi. The teams have concluded their trades and retentions before September 9 – trading window deadline – and will operate within their allocated purse of Rs. 4 crore and Rs. 2 crore for the men’s…
Desperate for a turnaround after a disappointing Hockey India League (HIL) campaign last year, Delhi-based SG Pipers team has overhauled its coaching set-up, roping in Tim Oudenaller and Sofie Gierts as head coaches of the men’s and women’s teams respectively for the next season. Oudenaller, who currently coaches Kampong in the Dutch league, will replace…