Bjorn Isberg to remain as TD for 2015 season of HHIL

After successfully overseeing the second edition of the event, Bjorn Isberg will continue to don the hat of Tournament Director (TD) for the third season of Hero Hockey India League (HHIL) scheduled to be held from January 22 to February 22 next year.
Having worked as the TD in the second edition, Isberg has been responsible for ensuring smooth functioning of all the technical activities initiated in the HHIL.
He has also actively conducted many events over the recent years including FIH Men's World Cup 2014 in The Netherlands, 2012 Olympic Games in London, three FIH Champions Trophy tournaments, including Lahore in 2004, Kuala Lumpur in 2007 and Auckland in 2011 and 2011 FIH Indoor World Cup in Poland.

"We are very pleased to appoint Bjorn Isberg as the Tournament Director for the third season of the league. He has enormously contributed to the league which has received huge support and exposure in the previous editions. I wish him all the best for his extended service as Tournament Director," On HHIL CEO Elena Norman said in a statement.
Speaking about his involvement in the HHIL, Isberg said: "I'm very pleased to be able to return and be a part of HHIL 2015. The last season saw some fantastic attacking hockey, with a lot of great hockey profiles participating. We will now build on the success from last season, and I expect this season to be even better.

"The panels of umpires and other officials are already appointed. One of our targets as officials is to create a good, fair and safe environment for the players, so that they can perform and play their best hockey."
Isberg has also worked as an Assistant Tournament Director at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing and two FIH World Cups including Germany in 2006 and India in 2010.