Yes Bank to Sponsor 2014 Hockey India League Season

India’s fourth largest private sector bank YES BANK has signed a sponsorship deal with the Hockey India League (HIL) starting from next season.

Announcing the deal, HIL chairman Narinder Batra said, ” This is a fantastic, long-term partnership for the League. We look forward to our association with YES BANK to mobilise sports innovation and infuse positive energy into hockey.”

Rana Kapoor, Managing Director & CEO, YES BANK, said, “We are extremely pleased to associate with HIL. Through our dedicated Sports Banking proposition, we are also committed to providing a robust financial infrastructure to support sports through customised banking solutions for various hockey associations, teams as well as players.”

For the inaugural season, 70 top domestic players including the Indian national side as well as 50 international players, are set to compete for the five franchises.

Six franchise teams will feature in the second season of the HIL to be held from January 25 to February 23. The League will be an opportunity for 144 leading players to showcase their skills in 34 matches at six different venues.