Frontier India Current Affairs

Written on April 22, 2008 – 9:01 pm | by FICA |

Dr M.S.Gill, Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports in the wake of incident concerning hockey shown on television last night asked Jothikumaran to resign from his office. “The incident seen on television last night, was most unfortunate for our Hockey, and distressed every Indian. I indicated immediately, the necessity for Jothikumaran, to resign from his office as Secretary General of the Indian Hockey Federation (IHF). He has done so. I do not agree, with the IHF President’s formulation, that his resignation, is till the enquiry clearance. Shri Jothikumaran has been Secretary General since 1994, & faith in him has now been shattered.

Since yesterday, I have agonized long over the IHF. Its recent disaster in Chile, is still fresh in every Indian mind. Now, trust and faith in fair selection, is shaken. I believe, in the totality of the situation, the IHF President, must also introspect, and review his position. In full consideration of the situation facing Indian Hockey, and the national need, I urge him, to consider withdrawing from his current responsibility. It is time to let other Indians, make an attempt, to lift our Hockey.”