NEW DELHI: The 2024-25 Hockey India League (HIL) Player Auction for the inaugural womenโs competition concluded successfully in New Delhi on October 15. All four franchises have built strong squads for the much-anticipated season, which will be held in Ranchi later this year.
The highlight of the auction was Indian defender Udita, who became the most expensive player, being snapped up by Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers for a whopping โน32 lakh. Dutch star Yibbi Jansen became the priciest overseas player, joining Odisha Warriors for โน29 lakh.
Several young Indian talents made a significant impact at the auction. Lalremsiami was picked by Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers for โน25 lakh, while Sunelita Toppo (โน24 lakh) and Sangita Kumari (โน22 lakh) were both acquired by Delhi SG Pipers.
Among Indiaโs current national team core, Salima Tete and Savita were both bought by Soorma Hockey Club for โน20 lakh each, while Navneet Kaur was secured by Delhi SG Pipers for โน19 lakh.
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Overseas players also commanded attention, with Belgiumโs Charlotte Englebert and Germanyโs Charlotte Stapenhorst joining Soorma Hockey Club for โน16 lakh each. Australiaโs Jocelyn Bartram was picked up by Odisha Warriors for โน15 lakh.
Additionally, after a request to lower the base price for unsold players from the Indian Senior and Junior Womenโs teams to โน2 lakh was approved, several players secured spots in the tournament. Madhuri Kindo was picked up by Odisha Warriors for โน3.40 lakh, Jyoti Chhatri for โน5 lakh, and Deepika Soreng for โน2.20 lakh, while Rutuja Dadaso Pisal was signed for โน4.90 lakh.
Top Five Buys:
Udita โ Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers โ โน32.00 lakh
Yibbi Jansen (NED) โ Odisha Warriors โ โน29.00 lakh
Lalremsiami โ Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers โ โน25.00 lakh
Sunelita Toppo โ Delhi SG Pipers โ โน24.00 lakh
Sangita Kumari โ Delhi SG Pipers โ โน22.00 lakh
