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Ashley Hoffman Looking Forward To Learning Hindi, Building Friendships In HIL

By IANS News December 16, 2024 • 15:26 PM View: 55

Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers: USA women's team defender Ashley Hoffman is excited to be part of the Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 season after being signed by Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers for Rs 10 lakh.

The 28-year-old feels lucky to be playing in India after replacing Ireland's Sarah Hawkshaw in the Bengal squad. Ashley went unsold in the HIL auction last month but she was destined to play in India and experience the love and affection of the country's passionate fans.

"I'm extremely excited, counting down the days actually until we leave (for India). I think it's such a cool opportunity to learn as a person and a hockey player and experience something completely new," she told IANS in an exclusive conversation.