HIL 2024 Player Auction for the inaugural women's competition concluded successfully in New Delhi on October 15
HIL 2024 Player Auction for the inaugural women's competition concluded successfully in New Delhi on October 15.

Summary

The 2024-25 HIL Womenโ€™s Player Auction concluded in New Delhi, with strong squads set for the season in Ranchi.

NEW DELHI: The 2024-25 Hockey India League (HIL) Player Auction for the inaugural womenโ€™s 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 โ‚น32 lakh. Dutch star Yibbi Jansen became the priciest overseas player, joining Odisha Warriors for โ‚น29 lakh.

 

Several young Indian talents made a significant impact at the auction. Lalremsiami was picked by Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers for โ‚น25 lakh, while Sunelita Toppo (โ‚น24 lakh) and Sangita Kumari (โ‚น22 lakh) were both acquired by Delhi SG Pipers.

 

Among Indiaโ€™s current national team core, Salima Tete and Savita were both bought by Soorma Hockey Club for โ‚น20 lakh each, while Navneet Kaur was secured by Delhi SG Pipers for โ‚น19 lakh.

 

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Overseas players also commanded attention, with Belgiumโ€™s Charlotte Englebert and Germanyโ€™s Charlotte Stapenhorst joining Soorma Hockey Club for โ‚น16 lakh each. Australiaโ€™s Jocelyn Bartram was picked up by Odisha Warriors for โ‚น15 lakh.

 

Additionally, after a request to lower the base price for unsold players from the Indian Senior and Junior Womenโ€™s teams to โ‚น2 lakh was approved, several players secured spots in the tournament. Madhuri Kindo was picked up by Odisha Warriors for โ‚น3.40 lakh, Jyoti Chhatri for โ‚น5 lakh, and Deepika Soreng for โ‚น2.20 lakh, while Rutuja Dadaso Pisal was signed for โ‚น4.90 lakh.

 

Top Five Buys:

Udita โ€“ Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers โ€“ โ‚น32.00 lakh

Yibbi Jansen (NED) โ€“ Odisha Warriors โ€“ โ‚น29.00 lakh

Lalremsiami โ€“ Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers โ€“ โ‚น25.00 lakh

Sunelita Toppo โ€“ Delhi SG Pipers โ€“ โ‚น24.00 lakh

Sangita Kumari โ€“ Delhi SG Pipers โ€“ โ‚น22.00 lakh