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Hockey India League 2024-25 Auction: Full list of players sold ahead of sixth edition of league

Here are all the players that have been sold in the auction for the sixth edition of the Hockey India League (HIL), which returns to action after a seven-year absence.

Hockey India League 2024-25 Women's Auction: Udita becomes most expensive player at Rs 32 lakh

Among the current Indian women's hockey core group, Salima Tete (Rs 20 lakh) and Savita (Rs 20 lakh) were bought by Soorma Hockey Club, while Delhi SG Pipers acquired Navneet Kaur for Rs 19 lakh.

Hockey India League 2024-25 Auction: Belgium's Victor Wegnez, Netherlands' Thierry Brinkman among top overseas buys on Day 2

Other top overseas buys included the Dutch Captain Thierry Brinkman (Rs 38 lakh) and Belgium's Arthur Van Doren (Rs lakh), sold to Kalinga Lancers.

Harmanpreet Singh, Hardik Singh top buys on Day 1 of Hockey India League player auction

Harmanpreet and Hardik were among the most sought-after players in the HIL auction given the important roles that they had played in helping India win a second consecutive Olympic bronze in Paris as well as the Asian Champions Trophy last month.

Hockey India League: Kalinga Lancers appoint David John as Strategy Director and AB Subbaiah as Team Manager

Speaking on the appointments, Sunil Gupta, COO, Vedanta Aluminium, said: 'We are thrilled to have David and Dr. Subbaiah join the Kalinga Lancers leadership.'

18-year-old Macklin Celebrini makes dream debut for San Jose Sharks as fans celebrate

Macklin Celebrini also had an assist but San Jose Sharks, who have been struggling for the last five years, lost 5-4 in overtime against St. Louis Blues.

India midfielder Hardik Singh reveals fading colour of bronze medal won in Paris Olympics: 'They had one job'

Hardik expressed his doubts as to whether the medals really contained iron from the Eiffel Tower or not, though he maintained that standing on the Olympic podium is his "biggest achievement".

Hockey India League returns after seven years: Teams, franchise owners, schedule, auction details and more

The Hockey India League 2024-25 season will feature 8 men’s teams and 6 women’s teams, starting from 28 December. Here's all you need to know about HIL 2024-25.

When fans ignored India hockey team to take selfies with Dolly Chaiwala

India hockey team midfielder Hardik Singh recalled the moment his team had to face at an airport after some fans failed to notice them and instead preferred taking selfies with internet sensation Dolly Chaiwala.

Hardik Singh claims Indian hockey players have better Yo-Yo Test scores than Virat Kohli and cricketers

Indian hockey player Hardik Singh said the Yo-Yo Test results of hockey players far surpass those of cricketers, which may come as a surprise to many.

Jugraj Singh, son of a porter at Attari-Wagah border, and India’s goal-scoring hero in Asian Champions Trophy final

Jugraj Singh, scorer of India's winner against China in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey final, would walk two kilometres between workplace and hockey practice to save money

India vs China Hockey Final Highlights, Asian Champions Trophy: India beat China 1-0, clinch fifth title

IND vs CHN Hockey, Men’s Asian Champions Trophy Final: India beat hosts China 1-0 in the final of the ACT in Moqi, China

Asian Champions Trophy: India beat China 1-0 in final, clinch record-extending fifth title

India have now won the Asian Champions Trophy titles in 2011, 2016, 2023 and 2024, apart from being declared joint winners with arch-rivals Pakistan in 2018. India had lost to Pakistan 4-5 in the final of the 2012 edition.

India vs China, Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Final: Preview, Head-to-head, time in IST, live streaming

India, targeting a record-extending fifth title, take on China in the final of the Men’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey

India vs South Korea Hockey Highlights, Asian Champions Trophy: IND beat KOR 4-1, to face China in final

IND vs KOR Hockey, Men's Asian Champions Trophy: India beat Korea 4-1 in the semi-final of the ACT in China

India storm into Asian Champions Trophy final with 4-1 thrashing of Korea, face hosts China in final

Captain Harmanpreet Singh once again led from the front with a brace on either side of the half-time interval in the second semi-final, while Uttam Singh and Jarmanpreet Singh were the others who contributed to the Indian goal-fest.

India vs Korea, Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: Preview, Head-to-head, time in IST, live streaming

India take on South Korea in the second semi-final in the Men's Asian Champions Trophy hockey.

Asian Champions Trophy: India men's hockey team edges Pakistan 2-1 to end league stage unbeaten

Harmanpreet Singh scored twice as India came from behind to beat Pakistan in their final round robin game

India vs Pakistan Highlights, Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: IND beat PAK 2-1 to remain unbeaten

IND vs PAK Hockey Highlights, Men's Asian Champions Trophy: Harmanpreet Singh goals helped India beat Pakistan in the round robin game.

Asian Champions Trophy 2024: Skipper Harmanpreet Singh stars in India’s 3-1 win against Korea

Harmanpreet Singh scored twice while Araijeet Singh Hundal added another as India defeated South Korea 3-1 in the Asian Champions Trophy 2024.

India vs South Korea Hockey Highlights: Harmanpreet Singh scores twice as IND beat KOR 3-1

India vs South Korea Highlights, Asian Champions Trophy 2024: Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored two goals from penalty corners as India virtually qualified for the semi-finals.

Australian hockey Olympian banned following cocaine scandal

Tom Craig will serve at least half of the ban, which began on 9 September, with the remaining six months to be suspended if the player met conduct requirements, a Hockey Australia statement said.

PM Narendra Modi pens heartfelt letter to PR Sreejesh: 'Thank you for your tireless dedication, remarkable career'

PR Sreejesh shared the letter on his X account, where PM Modi has backed the Kerala-born former athlete to play an 'impactful' role as head coach of the junior men's team.

Men's Asian Champions Trophy: India thrash Malaysia 8-1, enter semi-finals

The 8-1 win over Malaysia follows from 3-0 and 5-1 successes over China and Japan respectively.

India vs Malaysia Highlights, Asian Champions Trophy: India register massive 8-1 win

India vs Malaysia Highlights, Asian Champions Trophy 2024: India picked up their third consecutive win of the tournament, putting eight goals past Malaysia.

Sukhjeet Singh, Abhishek shine as India thrash Japan 5-1 in Asian Champions Trophy 2024

Sukhjeet Singh (2', 60'), Abhishek (3'), Sanjay (17') and Uttam Singh (54') scored for India as they thumped Japan 5-1 in the Asian Champions Trophy 2024.

India vs Japan Highlights, Asian Champions Trophy: Sukhjeet scores twice as India win 5-1

India vs Japan Highlights, Asian Champions Trophy 2024: India continued the winning run in China with a 5-1 win over Japan in their second match.

Asian Champions Trophy: Defending champions India begin campaign with 3-0 victory over hosts China

Sukhjeet Singh, Uttam Singh and Abhishek were on target for the Harmanpreet Singh-led Indian team, who began their quest for a fifth ACT title with a dominant victory in Moqi.

India vs China, Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Highlights: India begin campaign with 3-0 victory in Moqi

India vs China, Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Highlights: Sukhjeet Singh, Uttam Singh and Abhishek are on target as India begin their campaign with a comprehensive victory over China.

India favourites to retain Asian Champions Trophy title after winning second consecutive Olympic bronze

Olympic bronze medalists India start as favourites to defend the title while hosts China, Japan, Pakistan, Korea and Malaysia have arrived with hopes of a grand outing in the marquee tournament.