Bollywood Star Sanjay Dutt is HIL team Gonasika's Brand Ambassador

Gonasika, the men’s team based out of Vizag in the revamped Hockey India League, has hired Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt as the brand ambassador for the team in the first season.

The team led by legends of the sport, Head Coach Jagbir Singh and Mentor MM Somaya, will kick off the HIL in the opening fixture against Delhi SG Pipers on December 28, at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela.

Sanjay Dutt, one of Bollywood's most iconic actors, known for his roles in films like ‘Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.’ and ‘Vaastav’ brings his star power and passion for sports to the team. His involvement will undoubtedly draw significant attention and support to the league, elevating the profile of Gonasika and the Hockey India League as a whole.

“I am honoured to stand before you today as the brand Ambassador of Team Gonasika. It's a privilege to support this fantastic team as they embark on their journey in the Hockey India League," Sanjay Dutt commented on the association.

Gonasika put together a formidable squad at the HIL Auction last month. Manpreet and Mandeep are the most significant Indian players in the squad, along with former Indian Men’s Hockey Team players Birendra Lakra, S.V. Sunil, S.L. Uthappa, and Nikkin Thimmaiah. They also have highly regarded young Indian players like Araijeet Singh Hundal and Vishnukant Singh.

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