Hockey India Appoint Sardar Singh, Rani Rampal As Chief Coaches For Sub-Junior Teams

Hockey India announced the decision to appoint Sardar Singh, Rani Rampal as Chief Coaches of sub-junior teams.

The decision to appoint Sardar Singh and Rani Rampal as chief coaches of sub-junior teams was taken by Hockey India after its 100th Executive Board Meeting.

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Hockey India on Thursday (August 10) confirmed the appointment of Sardar Singh and Rani Rampal as the Chief Coach of the Sub-junior boys team and Sub-junior girls team respectively. The decision was taken by the sport's governing body after its 100th Executive Board Meeting.

"I am delighted and honoured to be here today at Hockey India's 100th Executive Board Meeting," said Hockey India (HI) President Dr. Dilip Tirkey, as quoted in an official release.

"This gathering represents a century of meeting of unwavering dedication to the sport we love. Today, with esteemed leaders such as FIH President Dato Tayyab Ikram and AHF President Fumio Ogura by our sides, we reaffirm our commitment to global collaboration and the common goal of uplifting hockey," he added.

Hockey India on Thursday held its 100th Executive Board Meeting, reaffirming its commitment to the growth and development of hockey in the country. The historic gathering was Chaired by the Hockey India President Padma Shri Dr. Dilip Tirkey along with Hockey India Secretary… pic.twitter.com/0BMr0AmjTT

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"Last month, we convened to review the HIL revival plans proposed by our marketing agency, and today the Executive Board officially approved the financial model proposed by the Big Bang Media Ventures Pvt Ltd for the Hockey India League, and we arrived at the decision to let the agency officially step into the market for the Hockey India League. This tournament is intended to produce very high-quality hockey, which will help elevate the game even further," he further said.

Hockey India Secretary General Shri Bhola Nath Singh also spoke on similar lines. He reckoned that the cross-cultural exchange of skills and strategies will help improve the abilities of the players. He said that it would ultimately allow then to perform better on the international stage, leading to the growth of hockey at the international stage.