Archive · 20 May 2025
Hockey India Awaits Guidance on Asia Cup; HIL Season Updates
Hockey India is waiting to hear from the Indian government about whether Pakistani teams can play in the Asia Cup.
They will do what the government tells them.
Also, the next Hockey India League (HIL) season will start on January 5 to allow more European players to participate.
Hockey India has partnered with a university to provide education and scholarships for hockey players.
This will help them with their studies while they play.
Hockey India is awaiting government guidelines regarding the Asia Cup.
HI will follow the government's advice on Pakistan's participation in the Asia Cup.
The 2026 Hockey India League season will begin on January 5.
There are no pending payments for HIL players, according to HI.
HI signed an MoU with Amity University Online to offer educational courses and scholarships.
- Who
- Hockey India (HI), Government of India, Asian Hockey Federation (AHF), Hockey India League (HIL) players
- What
- HI awaits government guidance on Asia Cup participation and announces HIL updates.
- When
- Registration period ends August 20, 2025. HIL season starts January 5, 2026. Asia Cup is in three months.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To determine participation in the Asia Cup and prepare for the 2026 HIL season.
- Asia Cup Decision
- HI awaits government guidelines
- HIL 2026 Start Date
- January 5
- HIL Teams
- 8 men's and 6 women's teams
- Registration Close Date
- August 20
- Education Partnership
- MoU with Amity University Online
