DD (Doordarshan) partners with HIL for live broadcast and announces the launch of the Women's Hockey India League.

Sports

In December 2024, Doordarshan (DD), India's national television broadcaster, has teamed up with the Hockey India League (HIL) to provide live coverage of the 2024-25 hockey season across the country.


      - This season is historic as it marks the launch of the Women's Hockey India League (Women's HIL), alongside the men's tournament.

      - The introduction of the women's league shows Hockey India's commitment to gender inclusivity and promoting women's hockey at the national level.

      - The tournament, which starts on December 28, 2024, will feature eight men's teams and four women's teams. Matches will take place at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi (Jharkhand) and the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela (Odisha).

Main Point :-   (i) The Women's Hockey India League will conclude on January 26, 2025, in Ranchi, while the men's final is scheduled for February 1, 2025, in Rourkela.

      (ii) In addition, DD's partnership with HIL will cover all Hockey India National Championships and other events organized by Hockey India, ensuring the sport is accessible nationwide.

(iii) Doordarshan (DD) is run by Prasar Bharati, a board formed by the Government of India (GoI).

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