New Delhi 21 November 2014: With the third edition of the Hero Hockey India League fast approaching, Hero Hockey India League today announced the Panel of Indian Officials for the impending the HHIL 2015, scheduled to begin from 22nd January – 22nd February 2015.
The recently appointed Panel of Indian Officials boasts of many esteemed and experienced names such as Umpire Javed Shaikh, who has recently conducted his 100th match. The most experienced umpire Shaikh has been officiating major tournaments like the FIH World Cup, the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games since 2003.
Raghu Prasad RV, who has conducted 90 matches till now, will be seen on field during the Hero Hockey India League in his third year. He has been officiating since 2004 and conducted matches in the FIH World Cup and the Commonwealth Games. He also officiated in the 2012 London Olympics.
The officials’ panel also include Gurinder Singh Sangha (37 matches), Ripudaman Sharma (15 matches), Anil Kumar (6 matches) and a new name to the list Gurbaj Singh, who will make his debut in HHIL 2015. The panel also consists of Judges – Anjali Sharma, Milind Narwekar and Sonia Bathla.
The Technical Officials in the panel include Claudius de Sales, Moghul Mohammed Muneer and Ashutosh Verma.
Speaking on the appointment, Hockey India League’s CEO, Ms. Elena Norman said, “The League is in its third year and hence, it is necessary we take it a notch higher in all fronts. The entire panel of umpires and officials coming on board are known for their work towards the game and they have vast experience in officiating international-level matches around the world. Hero Hockey India League welcomes each one on board and will look forward to their contribution in this season.”
The List of Officials
Technical Officials:
1. Claudius de Sales
2. Moghul Mohammed Muneer
3. Ashutosh Verma
Judges:
4. Anjali Sharma
5. Milind Narwekar
6. Sonia Bathla
Umpires:
7. Javed Shaikh
8. Raghu Prasad R.V
9. Gurinder Singh Sangha
10. Ripudaman Sharma
11. Anil Kumar
12. Gurbaj Singh
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