“We are pleased to welcome the Burman family into our fold
as HIL Mumbai franchisee,” said Hockey India Secretary-General and Hockey India League Chairman Dr
Narinder Batra. “We are excited that the family behind one of India ’s biggest consumer
powerhouses has come on board and are confident that, like the other
franchisees, it will develop a competitive squad.”
Dabur Group Director Mohit Burman said the decision to take
up the HIL Mumbai franchise was an emotional one. “We are pleased to be able to
associate ourselves with the national sport. Everyone knows the rich legacy
that India
boasts of in hockey and the Burman family is delighted to be able to contribute
to the evolution of the sport in our country,” he said.
“This is a personal investment by the Burman family and is
not connected to Dabur India Ltd. The idea was not only to be an owner of a
Hockey team, but to be part of a larger canvas which will, in future, play a
big role in finding new talent that can be groomed to play for India ,”
Mr Burman said.
The Burman Family is the promoter of one of the largest and
the oldest Indian consumer products company, Dabur India Ltd. The family also
has interests in Life Insurance, General Insurance, Banking firms, Healthcare,
besides Private Equity and Food & Beverage Retail.
The inaugural edition of the six-team Hockey India League
will be played on a home and away basis from January 5 to February 3, 2013 and
has been granted a window by the International Hockey Federation (FIH). The 33
matches, including three play-off games, will be broadcast live on Star Sports.
The Hockey India League has sparked an excitement among the
players and coaches around the world. Nearly 100 overseas stars with rich
international experience and 150 Indian players, including the entire Indian
squad, have signed up for the HIL Players’ Auction. As many as 30 coaches have
expressed their interest in associating themselves with the six teams.
HI Press release
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