HCLTech partners with Hockey Victoria for Melbourne Cobras
HCLTech partners with Hockey Victoria to support the Melbourne Cobras franchise in the Hockey One League. HCLTech will develop a digital fan engagement platform for live insights and interactive content. The partnership aims to grow hockey in Australia and India.
This is a marketing and brand visibility initiative and is unlikely to have a significant direct financial impact on HCL Technologies' core business operations or revenue.
The announcement details a new strategic partnership aimed at growing a sport and enhancing fan engagement, which is generally viewed positively for brand visibility and community involvement.
HCLTech, a global technology company, has announced a partnership with Hockey Victoria to support the Melbourne Cobras franchise, which will debut in the Hockey One League. The Melbourne Cobras, the eighth franchise in the league, aims to integrate Indian international players with local talent to foster the sport's growth and celebrate community diversity.
As part of this collaboration, HCLTech will develop a digital fan engagement platform for Hockey Victoria and the Melbourne Cobras. This platform will leverage HCLTech's expertise in building large-scale digital solutions for sports organizations to enhance fan interaction across digital channels. It will feature live match insights, interactive content, and personalization, connecting fans in Australia and India more closely with the team and the sport.
Sonia Eland, Executive Vice President and Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand at HCLTech, expressed pride in the partnership, highlighting HCLTech's experience in creating fan platforms and its excitement to grow hockey in Australia and India. Andrew Skillern, CEO of Hockey Victoria, stated that the launch of the Melbourne Cobras is a significant moment, emphasizing the vision of building a diverse team and showcasing world-class talent, with HCLTech enabling an innovative and inclusive fan experience.
HCLTech is a global technology company with over 226,300 employees across 60 countries, focusing on AI, digital, engineering, cloud, and software. Its consolidated revenues for the 12 months ending December 2025 totaled $14.5 billion.
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