During the launch event for the Delhi SG Pipers, Sreejesh expressed his excitement about taking on an administrative role, promising to be actively involved in shaping the future of the team. \"I look forward to working with the players, coaches, and team owners in this exciting new role. I want to contribute to the success of the team off the field,\" Sreejesh said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The event was attended by tennis legend and APL Apollo Group CEO Mahesh Bhupathi.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sreejesh also confirmed that he has no plans to return as a player in the HIL, despite the league\u2019s comeback after a seven-year hiatus. He explained that his decision to retire from competitive hockey, following India\u2019s bronze medal victory at the Paris Olympics, marked the ideal end to his playing career. \"I wanted my playing days to end on a high with the Olympic medal,\" he stated.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sreejesh informed Hockey India president Dilip Tikey of his decision earlier this month and opted out of the player auction for the HIL, scheduled to take place in New Delhi from October 13 to 15. Instead, Sreejesh will be joining forces with former India coach Graham Reid, who has been appointed as the head coach of the Delhi SG Pipers\u2019 men\u2019s team, to steer the franchise\u2019s fortunes from the sidelines.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The return of the HIL was officially announced by Hockey India on Friday, marking the end of a seven-year break for the league. The upcoming season will feature eight men\u2019s teams and six women\u2019s teams, with matches set to run from December 28 to February 5. The men\u2019s tournament will be hosted in Rourkela, while Ranchi will stage the women\u2019s competition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sreejesh informed Hockey India president Dilip Tikey of his decision earlier this month and opted out of the player auction for the HIL, scheduled to take place in New Delhi from October 13 to 15. Instead, Sreejesh will be joining forces with former India coach Graham Reid, who has been appointed as the head coach of the Delhi SG Pipers\u2019 men\u2019s team, to steer the franchise\u2019s fortunes from the sidelines.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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