HCLTech Partners with Hockey Victoria to Support Melbourne Cobras

New Delhi, March 11, 2026: HCLTech, a leading global technology company, today announced a strategic partnership with Hockey Victoria to support the Melbourne Cobras franchise, which will make its debut in the Hockey One League this year. The partnership marks a significant milestone in cross-continental sports collaboration between Australia and India.

Melbourne Cobras: A New Era for Australian Hockey

The Melbourne Cobras becomes the eighth franchise to join Australia's premier domestic hockey competition, representing a defining moment for Hockey Victoria's vision to build a globally connected and inclusive sporting franchise. The team will uniquely combine Indian international players alongside leading local Australian talent, strengthening the future of the sport in the region while celebrating community diversity.

HCLTech's Digital Innovation in Sports

Going beyond traditional sponsorship models, HCLTech will leverage its global technology expertise to design and develop a cutting-edge digital fan engagement platform for Hockey Victoria and the Melbourne Cobras. The platform aims to transform how fans interact with the sport across digital channels.

Key features of the digital platform include:

Live match insights and real-time statistics
Interactive content and personalized fan experiences
Cross-continental engagement connecting fans across Australia and India
Scalable architecture built on HCLTech's experience in developing large-scale sports platforms

Strategic Vision and Leadership Quotes

Sonia Eland, Executive Vice President and Country Manager, Australia and New Zealand, HCLTech, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership:

"We are proud to partner with Hockey Victoria to launch the Melbourne Cobras. We have helped leading sports organizations around the world build strong, scalable fan platforms and we are excited to bring that experience here to create a more connected fan experience and help grow hockey across Australia and India."

Andrew Skillern, Chief Executive Officer of Hockey Victoria, highlighted the transformative nature of the collaboration:

"The launch of the Melbourne Cobras represents a defining moment for Hockey Victoria and for the future of our sport. From the outset, our vision was to build a team that reflects the diversity of our community while showcasing world-class hockey talent on an international stage. Partnering with HCLTech enables us to offer a truly innovative and inclusive experience for fans."

Bridging Two Hockey-Loving Nations

The partnership holds special significance given the shared passion for hockey in both Australia and India. India has a rich hockey heritage with multiple Olympic gold medals, while Australia's Kookaburras and Hockeyroos are consistently ranked among the world's best teams. The Melbourne Cobras initiative will serve as a cultural and sporting bridge between the two nations.

By bringing Indian international players into the Melbourne Cobras lineup, the franchise creates opportunities for cross-cultural exchange and elevates the competitive standards of the Hockey One League.

HCLTech's Global Sports Technology Footprint

HCLTech brings substantial experience in building digital ecosystems for leading sports organizations worldwide. The company has previously developed fan engagement platforms, performance analytics tools, and digital infrastructure for major sporting bodies, leveraging its expertise in AI, cloud computing, and user experience design.

This partnership reinforces HCLTech's commitment to the Australia and New Zealand market while showcasing its capabilities in the sports technology sector.

About HCLTech

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 226,300 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around AI, digital, engineering, cloud and software, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products.

The company works with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, High Tech, Semiconductor, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, Mobility and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending December 2025 totaled $14.5 billion.