Following the conclusion of the two-day men’s auction for the Hockey India League (HIL), attention now shifts to the upcoming women’s auction, scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, in New Delhi. Around 250 players will be up for grabs as the Women’s Hockey India League features four teams. Odisha Warriors made the highest bid for Dutch player Yibbi Jansen. the 24-yar-old was taken for 29 lakh rupees.
Odisha Warriors full squad for HIL 2024-25
Ishika Chaudhary (16 lakhs), Neha Goyal (10 lakhs), Jocelyn Bartram (15 lakhs), Freeke Moes (10 lakhs), Annu (10 lakhs), Clarie Colwill (13 lakhs), Deep Grace Ekka (10 lakhs), Yibbi Jansen (29 lakhs), Kaitlin Nobbs (10 lakhs), Madhuri Kindo (3.40 lakhs), Jyothi Chhatri (5 lakhs), Rutuja Dadaso Pisal (4.90 lakhs), Baljeet Kaur (10 lakhs), Anjali Barwa (2 lakhs), Sakshi Rana (7 lakhs), Kanika Siwach (3.10 lakhs), Harsha Rani Minz (2 lakhs), Lilly Paulin (7 lakhs), Sonika (5.40 lakhs), Victoria Sauze (6.80 lakhs), Michelle Fillet (6.60 lakhs), Nisha (2.60 lakhs), Sadhna Sengar (2.10 lakhs), Nandini (5 lakhs).
About Women’s Hockey India League 2024-25
After a seven-year break, the Hockey India League (HIL) is set to make a spectacular comeback in the 2024-25 season, introducing an expanded format that includes both men’s and, for the first time, a dedicated women’s league.
The launch of a women’s league alongside the men’s competition represents a major advancement towards gender equality in Indian sports. This initiative offers female athletes a dedicated platform to demonstrate their skills, creating a more inclusive and competitive landscape for hockey. By hosting both men’s and women’s tournaments simultaneously, the HIL stands out as one of the few sports leagues in India that actively promotes gender parity.
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