5th October 2024, Hyderabad: Hyderabad Toofans, owned by Resolute Sports is one of the eight franchises in the Hockey India League starting later this year. The franchise will be a part of the Hockey India League, as announced in an inaugural event organized by Hockey India.
“We are thrilled to be part of the HIL. Hockey is the national sport of our country. With India winning back-to-back Olympic medals in Tokyo and Paris for the first time since 1972, we believe that Hockey in India is making a comeback to its glorious past. We believe that Indian hockey is now poised to take the next step in creating long-term growth in this sport. HIL will provide another opportunity for the youth to enhance their skills. As we step into the future together as stakeholders, I wish everyone all the very best!” Said Mr. Alok Sanghi, Director, Resolute Sports.
In recent years, Resolute Sports has competed in the Prime Volleyball League and finished second in the previous season with Delhi Toofans. This move into the HIL not only cements their commitment to sports in general but also reinforces their aim to improve the sporting ecosystem in Hyderabad. Resolute Sports Pvt. Ltd. is a sporting venture that aims to revolutionize India's sports landscape with a holistic ecosystem beyond cricket based on the principle of Teamwork, Unity, Discipline and Resilience that impacts not only the stakeholders but society at large.
“Our first season with the Prime Volleyball League was a success in terms of making the finals in the inaugural season itself. We hope to carry this mindset into the Hockey India League and hope to go one better in our inaugural season with the Hyderabad Toofans.” Signed off, Mr. Alok Sanghi, Director, Resolute Sports.
The HIL is India's premier domestic competition, which will involve world-class players and coaches. The previous editions of HIL played a pivotal role in improving the overall standards of the Indian men's hockey team, which culminated in India winning the Olympic medals in Tokyo and Paris.