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Hockey India League Auction Highlights: Check out all top buys from HIL 2026 auction – Updates, Blog
Highlights from the 2026 Hockey India League auction.
Hockey India League Auction LIVE: The player auction for the upcoming 2026 Hockey India League was held in Delhi on Wednesday.
Over 200 players – more than 100 each in men and women's section – were in the spotlight. The salary cap for men's teams stood at Rs 4 crore, while the number stood at Rs 2 crores for women's teams.
Agustina Gorzelany emerged as the most expensive player, roped in by Bengal Tigers women for Rs 42 lakh. The likes of Valentina Raposo, Granatto Maria Jose, Sander De Wijn, Cooper Burns, and Thies Prinz also were in high demand.
As for Indian buys, 19-year-old Adroit Ekka (11 lakhs) and 17-year-old Vivek Lakra (23 lakh) stood out. Both of them had a base price of Rs 2 lakh.
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Live Updates
- 24 Sept 2025 11:58 AM IST
Manmeet Singh to Ranchi Royals!
The 18-year-old Manmeet Singh Rai will play for Ranchi Royals. They snap him up for Rs 2 lakh base price.
- 24 Sept 2025 11:57 AM IST
Niyaz Rahim unsold
The experienced Niyaz Rahim goes unsold. No takers for the 36-year-old Rahim.
- 24 Sept 2025 11:55 AM IST
Ujjwal Singh, Rahul Yadav unsold
Ujjwal Singh fails to generate any interest. 15-year-old Rahul Yadav follows - the youngest so far in the auction - but no paddles raised for him either.
- 24 Sept 2025 11:53 AM IST
TH Luwang remains unsold
TH Luwang comes in at a base price of Rs 5 lakh. Some confusion in the room as to if he is an U-21 player. No, clarify the officials. Remains unsold anyways.
- 24 Sept 2025 11:51 AM IST
Sukhmanpreet Singh is unsold
No interest for Sukhmanpreet Singh. Another 18-year-old, who goes unsold.
- 24 Sept 2025 11:50 AM IST
Amit Toppo snapped up by Kalinga Lancers
Amit Toppo finds his home in Kalinga Lancers. The opening bid is the closing bid. Snapped up for base price of Rs 2 lakh.
- 24 Sept 2025 11:49 AM IST
Rahul Rajbhar has no takers
No paddles raised for the 18-year-old Rahul Rajbhar. Unsold.
- 24 Sept 2025 11:48 AM IST
Surya NM goes unsold
Surya NM doesn't generate any interest in the room. Unsold.
