Rarh Bengal Tigers

Field hockey franchise team

Rarh Bengal Tigers

Full name| Rarh Bengal Tigers
League| Hockey India League
Founded| 2024
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Home ground| Kolkata
Personnel
Captain| TBA
Coach|  Colin Batch ♂️
Glenn Turner ♀️
Owner| Shrachi Sports
Chairman| Rahul Todi

Rarh Bengal Tigers is a professional field hockey franchise team based in Kolkata that competes in the Hockey India League.[1] It is owned by Shrachi Sports.[2]

Former Australian players Colin Batch and Glenn Turner are the coaches of the men's and women's teams respectively.[3]

## Ownership

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Rarh Bengal Tigers is owned by Rahul Todi's Shrachi Sports.

## Overview

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Rarh Bengal Tigers Hockey Club, founded in 2024 in the vibrant city of Kolkata, was established with the goal of reigniting Bengal's rich hockey tradition. Committed to nurturing talent across the board, the franchise has made significant investments in both men's and women's hockey, recognizing the importance of gender equality in sports. The club proudly fields teams in both the Men's and Women's Hockey India League, aiming to develop the next generation of athletes and re-establish Bengal as a powerhouse in Indian hockey. Through their efforts, Rarh Bengal Tigers is championing inclusivity and excellence in the sport.

## Squad

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### Men's squad

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Sl. No  | Player  | Nationality  | Signed  | Salary

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Goalkeepers
1  | Pirmin Blaak |  Netherlands | 2024  | ₹25 lakh ($30K)
2  |  |  | 2024  |
Defenders
1  | Jugraj Singh |  India | 2024  | ₹48 lakh ($57K)
2  | Hayden Beltz |  Australia | 2024  | ₹13 lakh ($15.5K)
3  | Rupinder Pal Singh |  India | 2024  | ₹12.5 lakh ($14.8K)
4  |  |  | 2024  |
Midfielders
1  | Gauthier Boccard [4] |  Belgium | 2024  | ₹18 lakh ($21.4K)
2  |  |  | 2024  |
Forwards
1  | Abhishek Nain |  India | 2024  | ₹72 lakh ($85.5K)
2  | Sukhjeet Singh |  India | 2024  | ₹42 lakh ($50K)
3  | Florent Van Aubel |  Belgium | 2024  | ₹25 lakh ($29.7K)
4  |  |  | 2024  |

### Women's squad

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Sl. No  | Player  | Nationality  | Signed  | Salary

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Goalkeepers
1  | TBA  |  | 2024  |
Defenders
1  | TBA  |  | 2024  |
Midfielders
1  | TBA  |  | 2024  |
Forwards
1  | TBA  |  | 2024  |

## Statistics

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TBA

## Season

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### 2024

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TBA

## Sponsorship

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Period  | Sponsor

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2024  | TBA

## References

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1. ^ Sportstar, Team (13 October 2024). "Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers men's squad, Hockey India League 2024-25: Full list of players after auction, remaining purse". sportstar.thehindu.com. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
2. ^ "Hockey India League: Kolkata-based team named Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers for both men's and women's franchise". Khel Now. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
3. ^ Sarangi, Y. B. (9 October 2024). "Hockey India League: Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers to have Aussie coaches". sportstar.thehindu.com. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
4. ^ Boccard, Gauthier. "Gauthier Boccard plays as midfielder as well as a defender". https://en.m.wikipedia.org. Retrieved 13 October 2024. `{{cite web}}`: External link in ``|website=`` (help)

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Hockey India League

Seasons|

* 2013
* 2014
* 2015
* 2016
* 2017
* 2024

Men's teams|

* Delhi SG Pipers
* Hyderabad Toofans
* Kalinga Lancers
* Rarh Bengal Tigers
* UP Rudras
* Tamil Nadu Dragons
* Soorma HC
* Team Gonasika

Women's teams|

* Delhi SG Pipers
* Rarh Bengal Tigers
* Soorma HC
* TBA
* TBA
* TBA

Defunct teams|

* Dabang Mumbai
* Delhi Waveriders
* Mumbai Magicians
* Punjab Warriors
* Ranchi Rays
* Ranchi Rhinos
* Uttar Pradesh Wizards

Auctions|

* 2013
* 2014

Rosters|

* 2013
* 2014

Current venues|

* Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium

Former venues|

* Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium
* Kalinga Stadium
* Major Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium, Lucknow
* Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
* Mohali International Hockey Stadium
* Mahindra Hockey Stadium
* PCMC Hockey Stadium
* Surjit Hockey Stadium

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