After a power-packed Men’s Hockey India League auction on Sunday and Monday, the women’s players are going under the hammer on Tuesday. The auction saw over 250 domestic women’s players and more than 70 international players competing for a place in the league. Soorma Hockey Club’s marquee signing is the Indian captain Salima Tete, who will represent the team in the Women’s Hockey India League 2024-25. Soorma Hockey Club, the Haryana franchise owned by JSW Sports, acquired the 22-year-old midfielder for ₹20 lakh.
Soorma Hockey Club full squad
Jyoti (16 lakh), Deepika (20 lakh), Bichu Devi (16 lakh), Salima Tete (20 lakh), Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke (21 lakh), and Charlotte Stapenhorst (16 lakh).
About Women’s Hockey India League
After a gap of seven years, the Hockey India League (HIL) is poised to make a spectacular comeback in the 2024-25 season, featuring an expanded format that includes both men’s and, for the first time, a dedicated women’s league.
The addition of a women’s league alongside the men’s competition marks a notable step towards gender equality in Indian sports. It offers a specific platform for female athletes to display their skills while promoting a more inclusive and competitive future for hockey. This advancement also sets the HIL apart as one of the few sports leagues in India to simultaneously host both men’s and women’s tournaments.
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