HHIl 2015: Prize money amazing Rs 5.25 Crores

– Winner: Rs 2.5 Crores

– Runners Up: 1.25 Crores

– Third Place: Rs 75.00 Lakhs

New Delhi, 16 February 2015: Hockey world’s highest prize money of Rs.5.25 Crores is up for grab as the globally popular Hero Hockey India League 2015 nearing finishing line.

Hockey India League today announced the prize money with the knock-out phase coming off this Saturday. Till today, 27 of the 30 pool matches have been completed; 112 goals struck through the blades of 27 players; all the four semifinalists spotted.

The winning team takes home a cheque of Rs 2.5 Crore along with the glittering trophy. The runner up and the team placed third in the League will be awarded Rs 1.25 Crore and Rs 75 Lakh respectively.

HHIL 2015 will also recognize select players who showcase outstanding performance on the field. These individual awards have also been announced. These include Hero Most Valuable Player of the Tournament, Ponty Chadha Upcoming Player of the Tournament, Dhruv Batra Motivator of the Tournament, Airtel Maximum Goals of the Tournament and Star Sports Fair Play award.

The Hero Most Valuable Player of the Tournament will get an award of Rs 25 Lakh, Ponty Chadha Upcoming Player of the Tournament and Dhruv Batra Motivator of the Tournament will be awarded Rs 20 Lakh each and Airtel Maximum Goals of the Tournament for the team will be awarded Rs 10 Lakh. The Star Sports Fair Play winner will receive a trophy for displaying great sporting spirit on ground.

Speaking on the announcement, Dr. Narinder Dhruv Batra, Chairman, Hockey India League said “Hockey India League has provided tremendous opportunity to budding players from across the world. The prize money is a token of recognition to motivate the young talent.”

“Hockey India is committed to promoting the sport amongst hockey lovers. I am happy that the League is moving in the right direction to achieve our multiple objectives of providing a platform for training and recognition to Hockey players,”

Hero Most Valuable Player of the Tournament: Rs 25.00 Lakhs and Trophy

Ponty Chadha Upcoming Player of the Tournament (Individual Award)

Rs 20.00 Lakhs and Trophy

Dhruv Batra Motivator of the Tournament (Individual Award)

Rs 20.00 Lakhs and Trophy

Airtel Maximum Goals of the Tournament (Team Award)

Rs 10.00 Lakhs and Trophy

Star Sports Fair Play (Team Award)

Trophy

TOTAL PRIZE POOL: Rs 5.25 Crores

Playoffs Schedule:

Saturday, February 21, 2015

Semifinal 1: 16:30 hrs

Semifinal 2: 19:00 hrs

Sunday, February 22, 2015

Third place: 16:30 hrs

Final: 19:00 hrs

Venue: Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi.