The Hockey India League auction took place with great excitement on Sunday. The first and second days saw the men’s player auction, with players from the Indian national team drawing in some huge bids. Team Gonasika’s marquee signing is Manpreet Singh, who was bought by the club for Rs. 42 lakhs.
Team Gonasika’s full squad for HIL 2024-25
Defenders: Nilam Sanjeep Xess (Rs 17 lakh), Amir Ali (Rs 34 lakh), Birendra Lakra (Rs 10 lakh), Yogember Rawat (Rs 11 lakh), Timothy Howard (Rs 20 lakh), Dipsan Tirkey (Rs 6.6 lakh), Anmol Ekka (Rs 9.2 lakh)
Midfielders: Manpreet Singh (Rs 42 lakh), Vishnukant Singh (Rs 20 lakh), Lee Moton (Rs 10 lakh), Jack Waller (Rs 10 lakh), Jacob Draper (Rs 5 lakh), Mustapha Cassiem (Rs 7.2 lakh)
Forwards: Mandeep Singh (Rs 25 lakh), Jeroen Hertzberger (Rs 21 lakh), Araijeet Singh Hundal (Rs 42 lakh), Tom Boon (Rs 26 lakh)
Goalkeepers: Oliver Payne (Rs 15 lakh), Suraj Karkera (Rs 22 lakh), Kamalbir Singh (Rs 2 lakh)
Hockey India League details
Hockey India League (HIL) is all set to make its comeback later this year after a seven-year break. The tournament will feature eight men’s teams and six women’s teams. The matches will be held at two venues – Rourkela and Ranchi. The league will kick off on December 28, with the opening ceremony scheduled to take place on the same day in Rourkela.
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