Taking forward the hockey enthusiasm as winner of the first Hockey India league (HIl) which concluded on February 10, Ranchi Rhinos owners and team management would be conducting Ranchi Rhinos Hockey league in association with Hockey Jharkhand from July 19 to 20 at Birsa College ground of Khunti block.
“Eight teams, in two groups, from the villages of the blocks Khunti, Torpa, Arrki, Rania, Karrah and Murhu have been selected and the village boys players who do not get chance to expose their talents would be participating in this tournament. We would also be selecting few of the good talents from 128 players and shall make efforts to train them under expert’s hand so that they may represent state or country in future and subsequently secure a good job,” Banti Singh, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ranchi Rhinos conceded.
He further added, “As the youngsters from the villages are economically weak, we would be providing them complete playing kit and they will be accommodated at the hostel of Birsa College with the coordination of Khunti Deputy Commissioner. We have also planned to give hockey sticks to the winners and playing shoes to the runners. Moreover, all 128 players will be provided with one Turf ball for their home practice.”