Hockey India Begins Celebration of 100 Years of Indian Hockey With the Grand Relaunch of HIL

Hockey India has proudly anunced beginning of a grand, year-long celebration marking 100th anniversary of Indian Hockey. This centenary year is a tribute to a century of unparalleled excellence and a forward-looking vision for future of hockey in India, marked with grand relaunch of HIL and historic inauguration of Women's HIL.

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Rich history of Indian Hockey

A national body for hockey was officially formed on vember 7, 1925, in historic city of Gwalior. This pivotal moment ignited a journey of triumphs and glory that has firmly established India as a powerhouse in sport. Indian hockey's journey over last 99 years is a saga of unmatched legacy in global sports, orned with eight Olympic Gold medals, along with a Silver and four Bronze medals, and a Hockey World Cup trophy, supplemented by a Silver and a Bronze medal. From golden era on natural turf to modern challenges of artificial surfaces, Indian hockey has continually evolved and emerged stronger, epitomizing resilience and resurgence.

Over past dece, Indian hockey has experienced a renaissance. Indian Men's Hockey Team's historic back-to-back Olympic medals, after a 52-year wait, and Women's Hockey Team's impressive fourth-place finish in Tokyo Olympics , along with ir FIH Nations Cup victory, are testaments to this revival. return of Hockey India League, coinciding with this monumental anniversary, is a vibrant testament to Hockey India’s commitment to preserving our illustrious past while embracing exciting future ahe.

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Hockey India’s ground-breaking initiatives

India has successfully hosted numerous prestigious international tournaments and developed world-class infrastructure with state-of--art artificial turfs nationwide. Hockey India has embraced invation with digital initiatives like Member Unit Portal and online player registration system, creating a comprehensive database of professional players in country. structured coaching education pathway is also designed to produce officials of international standards from our nation.

Hockey India has always championed equality in sports. We proudly uphold equal prize money for Men's and Women's Teams winning tournaments and standardized match-winning fees across s. Hockey remains only team sport in nation with complete pay parity.

timing of Hockey India League's return is a meticulously planned tribute to this centenary celebration. league is set to be bigger, better, and bolder, featuring historic introduction of Women’s Hockey India League. This step will t only showcase India's hockey renaissance but also underline Hockey India’s unwavering commitment to providing equal opportunities and recognition to all athletes.

"As we begin celebrations for 100 years of Indian hockey, relaunch of Men's Hockey India League and inaugural Women's Hockey India League signify a momentous occasion. This year-long celebration is a tribute to our remarkable journey and a testament to our enduring legacy. We are excited to witness thrilling matches and extraordinary talent that se leagues will bring, highlighting spirit of excellence that has defined Indian hockey for a century," Hockey India President Dr Dilip Tirkey commented on occasion.

Hockey India Secretary General Shri Bhola Nath Singh echoed se thoughts, saying, " centenary celebration of Indian hockey is a historic milestone that reflects our rich herit and our vision for future. return of Hockey India League and launch of Women's League are pivotal moments in our commitment to fostering talent and promoting equality in sport. We look forward to an unforgettable year of high-caliber hockey, as we hor our past and build a brighter future for sport in India."

This centenary celebration is a grand tribute to a century of Indian hockey excellence, yet it is also a launching p for next hundred years of glory and triumph.