Veteran drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh has welcomed the Hockey India League (HIL) governing council’s decision to take over the UP Rudras franchise, calling it a crucial move to ensure continuity in the competition.

UP Rudras had earlier pulled out of the league citing financial sustainability issues, prompting the Governing Council to step in and manage the team until a new owner is found. The move guarantees that Rudras’ players will still feature in HIL 2026, maintaining the league’s competitive balance.

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“If Hockey India Governing Council is taking over a team, then it is a good sign. It means no team is being pulled out, and players are still getting opportunities to play alongside international names. The most important thing is that the league is happening, and if t

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