He was honoured with the award at the Capital Foundation Annual Lecture and Awards 2020 which was held online to commemorate the 106th birth anniversary of renowned jurist, Justice Krishna IyerIndian Olympic Association (IOA) president Narinder Batra was on Sunday conferred with the Capital Foundation National Award for his contribution to sports. He was honoured with the award at the Capital Foundation Annual Lecture and Awards 2020 which was held online to commemorate the 106th birth anniversary of renowned jurist, Justice Krishna Iyer. Batra is also the president of International Hockey Federation (FIH) and a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Congratulating Batra, Hockey India president Gyanendro Ningombam said, “Given his role in professionalising sports administration in India, and his dedication towards the upliftment of all sports, it is a much deserved recognition. He became Secretary General of Hockey India after its inception, and served as its president from 2014 to 2016.

Source: The Hindu November 15, 2020 10:58 UTC