Womens HIL 2025: Teams, Schedule, Venue, Squads & Streaming

Womens HIL 2025: The much anticipated inaugural Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) is set to kick off on January 12, 2025, in Ranchi, Jharkhand, promising a thrilling showdown of talent and fierce competition. Following in the footsteps of the Men’s HIL, this historic event will feature four elite teams, battling it out in a double roundrobin format, culminating in a grand final on January 26, 2025.

Womens HIL 2025: Teams, Squads, Venue, Live Streaming & Everything You Need to Know

Teams and Captains

The Women’s HIL will showcase four powerhouse teams, each led by seasoned captains and backed by renowned international coaches.

1. Soorma Hockey Club
   • Captains: Co-captains Savita Punia and Salima Tete
   • Coach: Jude Menezes, former Olympian and ex-Japan women’s team coach
2. Delhi SG Pipers
   • Captain: Navneet Kaur
   • Vice-Captain: Emma Puvrez (Belgium)
   • Coach: Dave Smolenaars (Netherlands)
3. Odisha Warriors
   • Captain: Neha Goyal
   • Vice-Captain: Ishika Chaudhary
   • Coach: Janneke Schopman, former head coach of India’s women’s team
4. Rarh Bengal Tigers
   • Captain: Udita Duhan
   • Coach: Glenn Turner (Australia), a two-time World Cup winner

Womens HIL 2025 Tournament Format and Schedule

The tournament will follow a double round-robin format, with each team playing against the others twice. The top two teams at the end of the league stage will qualify for the final.

Here’s the full schedule:

Most matches will be held at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Stadium, Ranchi, with two matches scheduled in Rourkela.

Womens HIL 2025 Prize Money

The stakes are high, with a massive INR 1.5 crore reserved for the champions. The runners up will take home INR 1 crore, while the third placed team will earn INR 50 lakh.

Womens HIL 2025 Live Streaming & Telecast Details

Cricket isn’t the only sport that’ll keep you glued to your screens this January. Catch the Women’s HIL action live on Sony Sports Network and DD Sports. Fans can also stream the matches live on Sony LIV.

Women’s HIL 2025 Squads

Each team boasts a blend of Indian and international stars. Here’s a look at the squads:

Delhi SG Pipers

• Defenders: Emma Puvrez (Belgium), Stephanie De Groof (Belgium), Giselle Anne Ansley (Great Britain)
• Midfielders: Xan Gerdien De Waard (Netherlands), Khaidem Shileima Chanu
• Forwards: Navneet Kaur, Charlotte Watson (Great Britain), Mumtaz Khan
• Goalkeepers: Bichu Devi Kharibam, Elodie Picard (Belgium)

Odisha Warriors

• Defenders: Ishika Chaudhary, Claire Colwil (Australia), Lilly Paulin Stoffelsma (Germany)
• Midfielders: Neha Goyal, Yibbi Jansen (Netherlands), Kaitlin Jaye Nobbs (Australia)
• Forwards: Freeke Georgette Marie (Netherlands), Michelle Fillet (Netherlands)
• Goalkeepers: Jocelyn Bartram (Australia), Madhuri Kindo

Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers

• Defenders: Udita, Upton Roisin (Ireland), Marina Lalramnghaki
• Midfielders: Eva Roma Maria de Goede (Netherlands), Sarah Hawkshaw (Ireland)
• Forwards: Vandana Katariya, Lalremsiami, Beauty Dung Dung
• Goalkeepers: Grace O Hanlon (New Zealand), Jennifer Rizzo (USA)

Soorma Hockey Club

• Defenders: Nikki Pradhan, Penny Squibb (Australia)
• Midfielders: Salima Tete, Maria Verschoor
• Forwards: Sharmila Devi, Charlotte Englebert (Belgium)
• Goalkeepers: Savita Punia, Natalia Salvador (Chile)

Why Women’s HIL Matters

The Women’s Hockey India League is not just another tournament; it is a landmark event for women’s hockey in India. It provides a platform for young players to showcase their skills alongside international stars, further boosting the growth of the sport.

With the tournament happening in a World Cup year, all eyes will be on players like Salima Tete, Vandana Katariya, and Navneet Kaur, who will look to carry their stellar form into the league.

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