India, Sept. 12 -- The Punjab Hockey League (PHL), organized jointly by Roundglass and Hockey Punjab, has drawn strong support from India's hockey greats, who believe the league is reshaping the future of the sport in the country. With a record prize money of INR 30 lakh -- the highest-ever for youth hockey in India -- and participation from teams across the nation, the PHL has set new benchmarks in grassroots development.

Former India forward and Arjuna Awardee Prabhjot Singh lauded the scale and vision of the tournament, calling it "the biggest platform for youngsters."

"This league from Roundglass and Hockey Punjab is a brilliant initiative. When such a league happens, all of these juniors get a chance. To add to it, there's a big pr...