Names the team ‘Ranchi Rays’
Ranchi, 25 October 2014: Hockey India
League today announced Captain of India Cricket Team, MS Dhoni in support of
Sahara India Pariwar as the new franchisee owners for the Ranchi team. Coining
the team Ranchi Rays, MS Dhoni was himself present for the announcement
conference held in Ranchi today alongwith Mr. Abhijit Sarkar, Head-Corporate
Communications, Sahara India Pariwar & Director - Sahara Adventures Sports
Ltd and Dr. Narinder Batra, Chairman, Hockey India League.
Speaking on the announcement Hero Hockey India League
Chairman Dr. Narinder Batra said, “This is a
great moment for Hockey India League to have MS Dhoni on board as a franchisee
owner of the world’s most prominent hockey league alongwith Sahara India
Pariwar. This initiative by Sahara India Pariwar showcases the faith that they
have in Hero Hockey India League and I am happy by the kind of support that the
League is garnering from all quarters. This development also shows the
advancement of the HHIL where reputed corporate and sports promoters are coming
together to take Indian hockey at a new level altogether.”
Speaking on owning the Ranchi Franchise of HHIL, MS
Dhoni said, “Today I am very happy to own the
franchisee of Ranchi Team in the Hockey India League. I was always interested
to do something for this region and I want to see also that hockey should be
uplifted from the grassroot level. I have got this franchisee with the support
of Sahara India Pariwar, one of the prime promoter and patron of sports in
India.”
Speaking on co-owning Ranchi Rays, Mr Abhijit Sarkar,
Head-Corporate Communications, Sahara India Pariwar & Director-Sahara
Adventures Sports Ltd said, “Hockey is our national game and
we are proud to be associated with Ranchi franchisee and are elated to continue
our patronage and support for the game. We will achieve greater laurels and
success in the sport of hockey in the coming years and Sahara India Pariwar is
committed to the development of sport at all levels.”
Also, Mr. Arun Pandey, CMD, Rhiti Sports added, “MS Dhoni has supported every sport and hockey is another sport which is
close to Mahi’s heart. When this opportunity came, Mahi quickly accepted it as
he always wants to do something for his state and country. This is an indeed
way to uplift hockey in his state which is our national game. We have long term
plans to uplift hockey at grassroot level.”
Subsequent to his association with ISL, MS Dhoni continues his support
towards other sports beyond being the captain of the Indian Cricket team and
Sahara India Pariwar who already own the Lucknow team in the League will now
co-own the Ranchi team from this edition of the Hockey India League.
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