HIL finds sponsor

The Hockey India League has signed a multi-year deal with Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, for the title sponsorship of the event.

With this sponsorship, the tournament will be called as “Hero Hockey India League”.

Announcing the sign-up here on Tuesday, secretary-general of Hockey India and chairman of HIL Narinder Batra said: “We are delighted to have Hero MotoCorp as the title sponsor of the Hockey India League.

“Hockey India League thanks Hero MotoCorp for coming on board to become our partner.”
Meanwhile, Ranchi is most likely to host the semifinal, final and third-place play-off matches of the HIL to be held across the country from January 14 to February 10.

According to Hockey India sources, Ranchi’s Birsa Munda hockey stadium is almost sure to host the marquee clashes.

“Ranchi has been handpicked to host the two semifinals, final and third-place play-off. An official confirmation regarding this will be given soon,” the HI source said.