A delegation of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) is within the capital to debate the best way ahead and stop a doable suspension of Hockey India, which is at present positioned beneath a committee of directors.
A two-member delegation led by newly-appointed Acting President Saif Ahmed arrived right here on Monday for an emergency assembly to evaluate the progress made with regard to the adoption of a brand new structure in HI. India is about to host the 2023 Men’s World Cup.
The FIH delegation is scheduled to carry a gathering with the three-member CoA appointed by the Delhi High Court right here on Wednesday.
The delegation can also be scheduled to satisfy senior officers of the Sports Ministry in addition to prime officers of the Odisha authorities. The FIH had final month sought a “detailed timeline” from the CoA on the adoption of the amended structure and holding of recent elections in HI.
If HI fails to undertake a sports activities code-compliant structure on the earliest, the nation is at risk of shedding the internet hosting rights of the World Cup to be held from January 13 to 29.
According to a supply, crucial amendments have already been made within the Constitution of Hockey India and the elections to the chief board of the sports activities physique are anticipated to be held on October 1.
“The members of the CoA are scheduled to satisfy the FIH delegation on Wednesday. Hockey India’s structure has already been amended as per the order of the Delhi High Court and can be positioned earlier than the FIH on Wednesday.
“As per the orders of the Delhi High Court, sure amendments, similar to elimination of unlawful posts, have been required to be made within the HI Constitution to convey them in keeping with the National Sports Code, which has been completed. Now the FIH has to make sure whether or not it’s in keeping with their structure or not.
“The CoA is in no mood to stop there, and plans to hold elections to the Executive Board of HI by October 1,” he stated.
The world physique delegation met with senior sports activities ministry officers on Tuesday and is about to go to subsequent 12 months’s World Cup host cities – Bhubaneswar and Rourkela – on Thursday and Friday to supervise the preparations.
It may even maintain discussions with senior officers of the Odisha authorities, together with Vinil Krishna, Secretary Sports and Youth Services and Naveen Patnaik, Special Secretary to the Chief Minister. In addition to the FIH appearing president, the world physique’s delegation contains CEO Thierry Weil.
The FIH CEO stated final month that they’re wanting ahead to internet hosting the World Cup in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
