New Delhi, Oct 4 (PTI) The much-awaited Hockey India League (HIL) is set to return after seven long years in a new avatar, where both the men and women teams will participate.

While the men's competition will have eight teams, six sides will feature in women's event.

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The league will be played in two venues -- Rourkela for men and Ranchi for women -- from December 28 to February 5.

The players auction for the league will be held here from October 13 to 15.

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A total of 10 franchise owners have come on board.

Players will be auctioned in three categories: Rs 2 lakh, Rs 5 lakh, and Rs 10 lakh.

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