In the men\u2019s HIL, the winning team will take home a top prize of INR 3 crore, while the runners-up will be awarded INR 2 crore. The team that finishes third will receive INR 1 crore, adding extra motivation for every team to battle for the top spots, the Hockey India League (HIL) informed in a release on Wednesday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the women\u2019s HIL, the stakes are equally high. The team that claims the title will win INR 1.5 crore, while the runners-up will be awarded INR 1 crore. The third-placed team will receive INR 50 lakh, marking a new era for women\u2019s hockey.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In addition to the team rewards, the tournament\u2019s title sponsor have announced individual performance-based prizes. The Player of the Match in both men\u2019s and women\u2019s games will receive INR 50,000 each. At the end of the tournament, Hero MotoCorp will also present INR 20 lakh each to the Player of the Tournament in the Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s HIL.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Moreover, the best goalkeeper, upcoming player, and top scorer in the men's HIL will receive INR 10 lakh each, while in the women's HIL, the best goalkeeper, upcoming player, and top scorer will be awarded INR 5 lakh each.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
This year\u2019s Hockey India League (HIL) consists of an impressive roster of eight men\u2019s teams and four women\u2019s teams, both leagues offering fast-paced, thrilling games through their newly revamped formats. The men\u2019s league kicked off on 28th December at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, with the grand finale scheduled for February 2025.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, the inaugural edition of the women\u2019s league will begin on January 12 at Ranchi\u2019s Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Stadium, with the final set for January 26. The women\u2019s league is poised to deliver exhilarating competition from start to finish. To expand the reach of the league, select matches from both the men\u2019s and women\u2019s tournaments will be held at alternate venues, bringing the excitement of the Hero HIL to diverse regions across the country, and ensuring that hockey fans nationwide can enjoy the electrifying action.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
HIL Chairman Dr. Dilip Tirkey expressed his enthusiasm, saying, \u201cThis edition of Hero HIL marks a significant milestone in Indian hockey. The increased prize money and the inclusion of a women\u2019s league will add to the growing popularity of hockey in the country. We are confident this will not only encourage players but also inspire the next generation of hockey talent and take the sport to new heights.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, the inaugural edition of the women\u2019s league will begin on January 12 at Ranchi\u2019s Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Stadium, with the final set for January 26. The women\u2019s league is poised to deliver exhilarating competition from start to finish. To expand the reach of the league, select matches from both the men\u2019s and women\u2019s tournaments will be held at alternate venues, bringing the excitement of the Hero HIL to diverse regions across the country, and ensuring that hockey fans nationwide can enjoy the electrifying action.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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