Wait Ends As Women’s Hockey India League Set To Begin On January 12 | hockey news

Delhi SG Pipers will tackle Odisha Warriors to get the ball rolling within the Women’s Hockey India League (WHIL) in Ranchi on Sunday. Matches will probably be on the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Hockey Stadium, which has hosted prime world occasions such because the FIH Olympic Qualifiers and the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy. Navneet Kaur, captain of Delhi SG Pipers stated, “We are very excited that the Women’s HIL is finally starting and we (Delhi SG Pipers) are getting to play the first match. “Compared to different groups, I imagine we’re fairly a younger squad and there will probably be a number of learnings from them and they’ll even have so much to be taught because the league progresses. We have ready very well and can take it match-by-match.” Skipper of the Odisha Warriors crew Neha Goyal highlighted the monetary advantages of the league.

“HIL brings great financial stability for players particularly those who are yet to make the Indian team. This league will certainly inspire more youngsters to look at hockey as a career option and make their dreams come true,” Neha stated.

Artists from Jharkhand will showcase their heritage with cultural performances in the course of the opening ceremony.

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