India, Dec. 21 -- By Diptayan Hazra

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 19 (ANI): SG Pipers women's captain Navneet Kaur highlighted the importance of the Hockey India League (HIL), especially in terms of exposure and interaction between Indian and foreign players, stating that the tournament plays a key role in building confidence and learning among athletes.

Speaking about how beneficial it is to share the dressing room with overseas players and players from other states, Navneet said that the league creates an environment where meaningful bonds are formed.

"Last year, when foreign players came with us, all the players talked to them. Mostly earlier, when we went to play in other countries, no one talked to anyone that much, but ...