Indian Hockey Federation, ESPN Star Sports to host PHL
Televisionpoint.com Team
Indian Hockey Federation, IHF, India's apex body for hockey management has said that Chandigarh will host the second edition of the Premier Hockey League, PHL Starting from January 5, 2006. ESPN Star Sports, which has been entrusted with the responsibility of marketing, producing and broadcasting the hockey league for a period of 10 years, will showcase PHL live and exclusive on its network.
Speaking on the occasion, K P S Gill, President, Indian Hockey Federation, said, "The inaugural PHL had set new benchmarks as the world took notice of a completely new, revolutionary league. This year, we will raise the bar even further with new innovations. Our aim is to make 'PHL' the most novel tournament ever in the world of hockey."
According to R C Venkateish, Managing Director, ESPN Software India, "PHL 2005 was a viewing spectacle with comprehensive match analysis, pre- and post-match shows, bilingual commentary in English and Hindi. This year, ESPN Star Sports will also introduce the concept of Third Umpire for the first time in the history of hockey. We are still in the process of finalising the process of implementing the new concept. I will be able to share the complete details at a later date, but I am sure hockey lovers will appreciate the new initiative."
Indian Hockey Federation, IHF, India's apex body for hockey management has said that Chandigarh will host the second edition of the Premier Hockey League, PHL Starting from January 5, 2006. ESPN Star Sports, which has been entrusted with the responsibility of marketing, producing and broadcasting the hockey league for a period of 10 years, will showcase PHL live and exclusive on its network.
Speaking on the occasion, K P S Gill, President, Indian Hockey Federation, said, "The inaugural PHL had set new benchmarks as the world took notice of a completely new, revolutionary league. This year, we will raise the bar even further with new innovations. Our aim is to make 'PHL' the most novel tournament ever in the world of hockey."
According to R C Venkateish, Managing Director, ESPN Software India, "PHL 2005 was a viewing spectacle with comprehensive match analysis, pre- and post-match shows, bilingual commentary in English and Hindi. This year, ESPN Star Sports will also introduce the concept of Third Umpire for the first time in the history of hockey. We are still in the process of finalising the process of implementing the new concept. I will be able to share the complete details at a later date, but I am sure hockey lovers will appreciate the new initiative."
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