LAGATAR24 NETWORK
Ranchi, Sept 26: The Ex Hockey Jharkhand President Bhola Nath Singh officially took charge of his post today in Delhi along with the newly appointed President of Hockey India Dr Dilip Tirkey and Treasurer Shekhar J Manoharan.
After assuming duties, the three officials of Hockey India congratulated Hockey India’s COA Anil R Dave, Dr SY Qureshi and Zafar Iqbal for their cooperation in the fair and transparent election of Hockey India.
On Sept 23, after being elected as the general secretary of Hockey India, Bhola Nath Singh interacted with the media and expressed his feelings.
He said that he has given his best to work towards the prestige of the players and their honour, and respect and provide all kinds of facilities to them. He added that he is looking forward to doing the same as the general secretary of Hockey India.
In September 2014, Bhola Nath Singh was elected as the President of Hockey Jharkhand. He started his strategy for developing hockey as soon as he took office and started a tour of the area where there are hockey players.
In the last eight years, he has taken Hockey Jharkhand to new heights as the team produced various national international players during that time.
During his tenure for Hockey Jharkhand, two former international players, Olympian Mr Sylvanus Dungdung and Sumrai Teta were awarded the Major Dhyanchand Award by the Government of India in 2016.
