Hockey India League Auction 2024: Day 1 Highlights and Full List of Players and Bids

Hockey India League Auction 2024: Full List of Day 1 Players and Bids

The Hockey India League (HIL) auction kicked off on Sunday, and it was a thrilling start for hockey enthusiasts across the nation. With the return of the HIL after seven long years, fans and team owners alike were eager to witness the revival of this grand sporting event. The auction commenced with a bang, as Indian national team captain Harmanpreet Singh stole the show, fetching the highest bid of ₹78 lakh.

Day 1 of the HIL auction focused solely on men’s players, with top talent from the Indian national team and international stars attracting significant attention. Eight men’s teams are competing, and the competition was fierce, with teams scrambling to build their dream squads.

Here is a detailed list of the players picked by each team on Day 1 and the bids they attracted:

Soorma Hockey Club (Punjab)

• Gurjant Singh - ₹19 lakh

• Vivek Sagar Prasad - ₹40 lakh

• Harmanpreet Singh - ₹78 lakh

• Vincent Vanasch - ₹23 lakh

• Dayaan Cassiem - ₹25 lakh

• Jeremy Hayward - ₹42 lakh

• Gurinder Singh - ₹11 lakh

Tamil Nadu Dragons

• Amit Rohidas - ₹48 lakh

• David Harte - ₹32 lakh

• Duco Telgenkamp - ₹36 lakh

• Selvam Karthi - ₹24 lakh

• Jip Janssen - ₹54 lakh

• Kothajit Singh - ₹10 lakh

UP Rudras

• Lalit Kumar Upadhyaya - ₹28 lakh

• Hardik Singh - ₹70 lakh

• Alvaro Iglesias - ₹12 lakh

• Lars Balk - ₹40 lakh

• Kane Russell - ₹30 lakh

• Surender Kumar - ₹14 lakh

Delhi SG Pipers

• Shamsher Singh - ₹42 lakh

• Jarmanpreet Singh - ₹83 lakh

• Raj Kumar Pal - ₹40 lakh

• Tomas Santiago - ₹10 lakh

• Pawan - ₹15 lakh

• Varun Kumar - ₹34 lakh

• Rohit - ₹40 lakh

Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers

• Sukhjeet Singh - ₹42 lakh

• Abhishek - ₹72 lakh

• Jugraj Singh - ₹48 lakh

• Pirmin Blaak - ₹25 lakh

• Florent van Aubel - ₹25 lakh

• Hayden Beltz - ₹13 lakh

• Gauthier Boccard - ₹18 lakh

• Rupinder Pal Singh - ₹12.5 lakh

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers

• Sanjay - ₹38 lakh

• Krishan Bahadur Pathak - ₹32 lakh

• Boby Singh Dhami - ₹20 lakh

• Dilpreet Singh - ₹34 lakh

• Mandeep Mor - ₹19 lakh

Hyderabad Toofans

• Nilakanta Sharma - ₹34 lakh

• Sumit Walmiki - ₹46 lakh

• Jean-Paul Danneberg - ₹27 lakh

• Shilanand Lakra - ₹21 lakh

• Gonzalo Peillat - ₹68 lakh

Team Gonasika

• Mandeep Singh - ₹25 lakh

• Manpreet Singh - ₹42 lakh

• Ollie Payne - ₹15 lakh

• Suraj Karkera - ₹22 lakh

• Jeroen Hertzberger - ₹21 lakh

• Araijeet Singh Hundal - ₹42 lakh

• Nilam Sanjeep Xess - ₹17 lakh

• Amir Ali - ₹34 lakh

• Birendra Lakra - ₹10 lakh

• Yogember Rawat - ₹10 lakh

Harmanpreet Singh Emerges as the Most Expensive Player

The highlight of Day 1 was Harmanpreet Singh, who was sold to Soorma Hockey Club for a whopping ₹78 lakh. The Indian national team captain continues to be a dominant force, both on the field and in the auction. Meanwhile, Jarmanpreet Singh fetched ₹83 lakh, making him another player to watch out for as he joins Delhi SG Pipers.

International Stars in Demand

Several international players also garnered significant interest, with names like Vincent Vanasch, David Harte, and Gonzalo Peillat drawing substantial bids. Teams are clearly looking for a blend of Indian and international talent to boost their chances in the tournament.

Conclusion

With the auction off to a thrilling start, the Hockey India League is already shaping up to be one of the biggest sporting events of the year. As more players are drafted and teams finalize their squads, fans can expect fierce competition and top-notch hockey action. Stay tuned for more updates as the auction continues and the teams gear up for the highly anticipated season.