Tirkey latest ex-player in top job after becoming Hockey India presidentTirkey latest ex-player in top job after becoming Hockey India president: A trio of Indian cricketers—Sourav Ganguly, Kalyan Chaubey, and now Dilip Tirkey. The organization didn’t even have to organize elections; on Friday, former India captain Tirkey took over as the new president of Hockey India. Tirkey assumes leadership of Indian hockey during a pivotal juncture. The task is to locate talented hockey players, prioritize quality over quantity, instruct them effectively, and pave the way for a successful professional career. There are presently four major federations in India led by ex-athletes (Ganguly, Chaubey, Tirkey, and Athletics Federation of India president Adille Sumariwalla).

Source: Indian Express September 25, 2022 14:09 UTC