JAL comes on board as franchise

Aug 02, 2012 - Age Correspondent

Hockey India on Wednesday said Jaiprakash Associates (JAL) had come aboard as one of the six franchises that will compete in the inaugural HI League from January 5 to February 13 next year.

Jaiprakash Associates will be the owner of the Punjab-based team.
“We are delighted that Jaypee Associates will be one of the six franchises that will launch the league,” HI secretary-general and HIL chairman Narinder Batra said.
“When we have groups like Sahara India and JAL as the first two HIL franchises, we not only feel encouraged that the Indian hockey will get a fillip but also believe players from around the world will love competing in the tournament,” he added.
JAL executive chairman Manoj Gaur said he was thrilled that JAL was a HIL franchise.
“By participating in HIL, the Jaypee Group has taken a definite step forward on way to help Indian hockey regain glory.
“The Punjab franchise that we have taken will get the group’s full backing and we will be able to raise a world class team.
“We will arrange best of coaching and other facilities for our players so that they could be trained to not only lift the HIL trophy but also contribute in India winning major international tournaments,” he said.
The Hockey India League, which has secured a window on the International Hockey Federation (FIH) calendar, will see six teams play on a home-and-away basis.

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