Looking forward to contributing to Soorma's success: Harmanpreet
The Statesman Bhubaneswar|December 27, 2024
Indian men's hockey team captain and star drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh has expressed his excitement as he prepares to lead Soorma Hockey Club in the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL) season, set to commence on 28 December.
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Harmanpreet became the most expensive player in HIL history after being acquired by Soorma Hockey Club for Rs 78 lakh during the auction and is eager to bring his experience and drag-flicking prowess to the franchise.

"I'm thrilled to begin this new chapter of Indian hockey as a Soorma Hockey Club player and compete in the Hockey India League. The league provides a fantastic platform for players to showcase their skills, and I'm looking forward to contributing to the team's success this season," he commented.

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