The FIH said that the draw of the Men’s Hockey World Cup, to be hosted collectively by Bhubaneswar and Rourkela from January 13 to 29 subsequent 12 months, will happen as per schedule on September 8
The FIH said that the draw of the Men’s Hockey World Cup, to be hosted collectively by Bhubaneswar and Rourkela from January 13 to 29 subsequent 12 months, will happen as per schedule on September 8
The International Hockey Federation on Monday cleared the air over Hockey India elections, saying the revised draft structure despatched by Committee of Administrators (CoA) working the game within the nation is totally compliant with the world physique’s statues.
The FIH additionally said that the draw of the Men’s Hockey World Cup, to be hosted collectively by Bhubaneswar and Rourkela from January 13 to 29 subsequent 12 months, will happen as per schedule on September 8.
“The latest correspondence received from the CoA today comply with the talks held between the CoA and the FIH in India on 17 August,” FIH Senior Manager Communications, Nicolas Maingot advised PTI.
“Regarding the draw of the upcoming Men’s World Cup, it will be held as already announced on 8 September.”
The latest uncertainty over HI elections got here to gentle following experiences that FIH CEO Thierry Weil wrote a stern electronic mail to CoA, accusing the three-member committee of deviating from the Delhi High Court’s three-point temporary whereas drafting the brand new structure.
Weil had reportedly stated that the CoA made pointless modifications to the structure and broke FIH’s belief after the 2 events reached a typical settlement throughout a gathering right here 11 days in the past.
Weil additionally threatened to cancel the draw ceremony if the CoA did not adjust to the Hight Court order.
The Delhi High Court had suspended the HI government board in May, terming the unlawful submit of Life President held by former Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Batra and the voting rights of HI CEO Elena Norman as “unconstitutional” and in violation of the National Sports Code.
The Court subsequently appointed a 3 member CoA, headed by former Supreme Court judeje Justice (retd) Anil R Dave, former Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi and ex-India captain Zafar Iqbal to get the HI home so as.
Source: www.thehindu.com