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.
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.
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 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.
Speaking on the appointments, Sunil Gupta, COO, Vedanta Aluminium, said: 'We are thrilled to have David and Dr. Subbaiah join the Kalinga Lancers leadership.'
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.
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".
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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.
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, 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
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
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, targeting a record-extending fifth title, take on China in the final of the Men’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey
IND vs KOR Hockey, Men's Asian Champions Trophy: India beat Korea 4-1 in the semi-final of the ACT in China
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 take on South Korea in the second semi-final in the Men's Asian Champions Trophy hockey.
Harmanpreet Singh scored twice as India came from behind to beat Pakistan in their final round robin game
IND vs PAK Hockey Highlights, Men's Asian Champions Trophy: Harmanpreet Singh goals helped India beat Pakistan in the round robin game.
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 Highlights, Asian Champions Trophy 2024: Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored two goals from penalty corners as India virtually qualified for the semi-finals.
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.
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.
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 2024: India picked up their third consecutive win of the tournament, putting eight goals past Malaysia.
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 2024: India continued the winning run in China with a 5-1 win over Japan in their second match.
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: Sukhjeet Singh, Uttam Singh and Abhishek are on target as India begin their campaign with a comprehensive victory over China.
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.