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Hockey India League\u2019s return gathers pace with a pivotal three days coming up, as the franchises build their teams for the 2024-\u201925 edition via the player auction. The HIL auction will take place in Delhi from October 13 to 15, as the eight men\u2019s and six women\u2019s teams vie for the services of top Indian and overseas talent.<\/p>\n

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Hockey India confirmed earlier this month that the men\u2019s league, which returns after a 7-year hiatus, will feature eight franchises, while the women\u2019s league \u2013 taking place for the first time \u2013 will feature six teams. Initially, the plan was for four women\u2019s teams but that count went up when the league\u2019s return was officially confirmed. It marks a significant development for the women\u2019s game. In India\u2019s growing landscape of sporting leagues, it is a market only recently tapped by Women\u2019s Premier League for cricket.<\/p>\n

How will the auction work?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The auction will unfold over three days, with the men\u2019s auction taking place on 13th and 14th October, followed by the women\u2019s auction on 15th October. Each franchise will build a 24-player squad, comprising 16 Indian players (including four junior players) and 8 foreign players.<\/p>\n

With Hockey India confirming that they have been given an exclusive international window during the last week of December and the first week of February for the next 10 years, top international stars will be able to participate as well.<\/p>\n

What are the purse details?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Players are divided into three base price categories: Rs 2 lakh, Rs 5 lakh, and Rs 10 lakh, based on the value they selected for themselves. According to the league, over 1,000 players have registered overall with a breakdown of: 400+ domestic men\u2019s players,150+ overseas men\u2019s players, 250+ domestic women\u2019s players, 70+ overseas women\u2019s players.<\/p>\n

The total purse for the men\u2019s teams is Rs 4 crore each, while for the women\u2019s teams it is Rs 2 crore each. There is no upper limit on how much an individual player could get at the auction but the purse cap means teams can\u2019t afford to splash too much.<\/p>\n

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All eyes will be on Harmanpreet Singh, of course, who is highly like to fetch the biggest bid. Vice Captain Hardik Singh, and stars like Manpreet Singh and Mandeep Singh<\/a> will be sought after too. Former Indian hockey legends such as Rupinder Pal Singh, Birendra Lakra, and Dharamvir Singh have also registered. Top international stars include Arthur van Doren, Alexander Hendrickx, Gonzalo Peillat, Jip Janssen, Thierry Brinkman, and Dayaan Cassiem will add global talent and flair to the men\u2019s league.<\/p>\n

Among the women, Savita Punia, Salima Tete, Vandana Katariya and Navneet Kaur will be among the top billed stars. Delfina Merino, Charlotte Stapenhorst, Maria Granatto, Rachael Lynch, and Nike Lorenz will be top international names available for recruitment.<\/p>\n

Where to watch the auction unfold?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The HIL auction will be live-streamed on the newly launched Hockey India League YouTube channel. Apart from the stream, the auction will also be broadcast live on DD Sports in India. On Sunday, the auction starts at 2 pm IST while Monday and Tuesday\u2019s events start at 9.30 am.<\/p>\n

What about the team owners?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The key aspect of HIL\u2019s return is the work that has been done over the last two years so as to not repeat the mistakes from the previous iteration where the league became unsustainable. A private firm was entrusted with laying down certain frameworks to make sure there is a focus on long-term.<\/p>\n

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Here are the owners we know so far. Two women\u2019s team owners and cities are yet to be confirmed by Hockey India.<\/p>\n

List of Men\u2019s Franchises and their Owners<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002Tamil Nadu<\/a> Dragons (Chennai<\/a>) \u2013 M & C Property Development Pvt Ltd
2.\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002UP Rudras (Lucknow<\/a>) \u2013 Yadu Sports
3.\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002Soorma Hockey Club (Punjab) \u2013 JSW Sports
4.\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers (West Bengal) \u2013 Shrachi Sports
5.\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002Delhi<\/a> SG Vipers (Delhi) \u2013 SG Sports and Entertainment
6.\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002Kalinga Landers (Odisha) \u2013 Vedanta Limited
7.\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002Hyderabad<\/a> Toofans (Hyderabad) \u2013 Resolute Sports
8.\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002Visakhapatnam (Name TBA) \u2013 Team Gonasika (Was originally Ranchi with Navoyam)<\/p>\n

List of Women\u2019s Franchises and their Owners (confirmed so far)<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002Soorma Hockey Club (Haryana) \u2013 JSW Sports
2.\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers (West Bengal)\u2013 Shrachi Sports
3.\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002Delhi SG Vipers \u2013 SG Sports and Entertainment
4.\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002Odisha (Name TBA) \u2013 Navoyam Sports Ventures Private Limited<\/p>\n<\/div>\n