The Hockey India League (HIL) women’s auction for the 2024-25 season took place in Delhi on October 15. The Delhi SG Pipers, a women’s franchise in the league, made the highest bid, securing Indian forward Sunelita Toppo for ₹24 lakh. Here’s a look at the complete squad and players purchased by Delhi SG Pipers at the auction.
Delhi SG Pipers for Women’s HIL 2024
Sunelita Toppo (24 lakhs), Sangita Kumari (22 lakhs), Manisha Chauhan (12.5 lakhs), Navneet Kaur (19 lakhs), Bichu Devi (16 lakhs), Deepika (20 lakhs) Elodie Picard (10 lakhs), Mumtaz Khan (11 lakhs), Emma Puvrez (10 lakhs), Xan Geirden De Waard (10 lakhs), Bansari Solanki (3 lakhs), Khaidem Shilema Chanu (2.50 lakhs), Jyoti Singh (2 lakhs), Manisha (3.70 lakhs), Ishika (5.40 lakhs), Geeta Yadav (2 lakhs), Stephanie De Groof (5 lakhs), Giselle Anne Ansley (5 lakhs), Miri Maroney (2 lakhs), Elizabeth Ann (2 lakhs), Charlotte Watson (2 lakhs), Preeti Dubey (6.70 lakhs), Himanshi (2.10 lakhs), Manashri (2 lakhs).
About Women’s Hockey India League 2024-25
After a hiatus of seven years, the Hockey India League (HIL) is all set for a grand return in the 2024-25 season, with an expanded structure that now features both men’s and, for the first time ever, a dedicated women’s league.
Introducing a women’s league alongside the men’s contest marks a significant step forward for gender equality in Indian sports. This move provides female athletes with their own platform to showcase their talent, creating a more inclusive and competitive environment for hockey. By organising both men’s and women’s tournaments at the same time, the HIL distinguishes itself as one of the few sports leagues in India that actively fosters gender equality.
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