Hockey India names Rajinder Singh president

Singh will take over from Mariamma Koshy from May 19

The hockey tournament is in honour of the late Indian Air Force officer Arjan Singh Representational Image | Reuters

The Hockey India on Saturday announced Rajinder Singh as its new president after Mariamma Koshy stepped down from the post.

Mariamma Koshy, a former state-level centre forward player, was appointed the president of Hockey India in November 2016 after Narinder Dhruv Batra had resigned from the position after he was elected the president of International Hockey Federation (FIH).

Koshy had in various capacities been involved in hockey administration for over two decades.

"Mariamma Koshy has contributed to Indian Hockey over the last two decades and we are grateful for her services. She has been a guiding light for the federation and also a big source of inspiration to many players and administrators alike. We wish her the best in her future endeavours," said Mohd. Mushtaque Ahmad, secretary general, Hockey India.

Meanwhile, Rajinder Singh will take charge as president of Hockey India from May 19. He was earlier the treasurer of Hockey India and is currently the treasurer of Hockey Jammu and Kashmir.

"We are happy to name Rajinder Singh as the president of Hockey India from May 19, 2018, following the resignation of Mariamma Koshy. We wish Rajinder Singh the best in this new role," Ahmad said. 

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