New Delhi, 21 August 2014: Hockey India today added its 23rd Associate Member by welcoming on board Hockey Madhya Pradesh under its wings. Prior to being the Associate Member of Hockey India, Hockey Madhya Pradesh was known as Madhya Pradesh Hockey Association.
Madhya Pradesh Hockey Association since 1956 has successfully identified many International Players and Umpires hence contributing to the game since its inception. They even conducted International Test Matches, National Championships as well as State Division Level Tournaments in various districts of Madhya Pradesh giving them the experience of getting inducted as the new Associate Member of Hockey India and will be known as Hockey Madhya Pradesh.
Speaking on the newly formed Hockey Madhya Pradesh, Hockey India Secretary General Dr. Narinder Batra said, “I welcome Hockey Madhya Pradesh to the family of Hockey India and we look forward to them to continuing their commendable work that they have been doing since their inception as Madhya Pradesh Hockey Association. I am proud that many hockey associations in various states are coming forward and showcasing their intent to being a part of Hockey India and this is happening because of the urge by each one of us to revive the game of Hockey in the country”.
Hockey India currently has 25 Permanent Members, 23 Associate Members, 2 Members through State Olympic Associations, 6 Academy Members and 1 Hoc-Key Member.
Mr. Nitin Dhimole is the President and Mr. Lok Bahadur is the General Secretary of the Hockey Madhya Pradesh.
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