Hockey India Revives National League After Eight-Year Hiatus

Hockey India announced the revival of its national league, the Hockey India League (HIL), set to run between December 2024 and February 2025 after an eight-year break. Registration for men's and women's teams is open until June 30. The league aims to boost young Indian hockey talent with international exposure.

Hockey India has launched the registration process for its flagship national league, the Hockey India League (HIL), set to return after an eight-year hiatus. The league will feature both men's and women's teams.

The HIL is set to host eight men's and six women's teams, with the registration deadline set for June 30. Players and support staff are invited to register their interest for the league, scheduled between December 2024 and February 2025, approved by the International Hockey Federation (FIH).

"This step signifies that we are close to restarting the HIL, a league that was loved by hockey players and fans across the world," remarked HI President Dilip Tirkey in a press release. "We are confident that budding Indian hockey players will seize the opportunity to play with and against some of the best players in the world." The last edition was played in 2017 and won by Kalinga Lancers.

HI Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh expressed, "The HIL played a pivotal role in the resurgence of Indian Hockey. The league will elevate the standard of young players and propagate a culture of hockey across the nation. We eagerly await applications from India and abroad."