Hockey India has declared an annual monetary aid package of Rs 2 lakh for the senior men’s and women’s core group probables who are not currently employed by government organizations or public sector companies. This announcement was made during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Hockey India, which took place in Lucknow.
Dilip Tirkey, the president of Hockey India, stated that the decision was made after the federation was informed that some of the new members of the core group of probables were without jobs.
“While most of the hockey players get recognised for their performances in domestic and international meets by PSUs and government departments who provide jobs, it has been brought to our attention that some of the newcomers in the senior core group, particularly among the women, are unemployed,” said Tirkey in a Hockey India statement.
“To aid those who are unemployed, (Hockey India is providing) financial assistance so that they or their families don’t have to struggle to make ends meet. This decision of providing Rs 2 lakh grant each year has been taken by Hockey India Executive Board during the AGM in Lucknow,” added Tirkey, who is the first former player to be the Hockey India president.
The meeting reviewed the advancements made by the national senior and junior men’s and women’s teams. Furthermore, the meeting deliberated on forthcoming tournaments and initiatives aimed at promoting the sport at the grassroots level.
The AGM also concentrated on the coaches’ education pathway and utilizing the expertise of former hockey players by assigning them various positions within the sport’s ecosystem, with the objective of further enhancing the game’s growth and development
“We also discussed the upcoming Hockey India League and we will be making some exciting announcements in the coming weeks,” said HI secretary-general Bhola Nath Singh.
Dilip Tirkey, the president of Hockey India, stated that the decision was made after the federation was informed that some of the new members of the core group of probables were without jobs.
“While most of the hockey players get recognised for their performances in domestic and international meets by PSUs and government departments who provide jobs, it has been brought to our attention that some of the newcomers in the senior core group, particularly among the women, are unemployed,” said Tirkey in a Hockey India statement.
“To aid those who are unemployed, (Hockey India is providing) financial assistance so that they or their families don’t have to struggle to make ends meet. This decision of providing Rs 2 lakh grant each year has been taken by Hockey India Executive Board during the AGM in Lucknow,” added Tirkey, who is the first former player to be the Hockey India president.
The meeting reviewed the advancements made by the national senior and junior men’s and women’s teams. Furthermore, the meeting deliberated on forthcoming tournaments and initiatives aimed at promoting the sport at the grassroots level.
The AGM also concentrated on the coaches’ education pathway and utilizing the expertise of former hockey players by assigning them various positions within the sport’s ecosystem, with the objective of further enhancing the game’s growth and development
“We also discussed the upcoming Hockey India League and we will be making some exciting announcements in the coming weeks,” said HI secretary-general Bhola Nath Singh.
