A delegation of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) is in the capital to discuss the way forward and prevent a possible suspension of Hockey India, which is currently placed under a committee of administrators.
A two-member delegation led by newly appointed Acting President Seif Ahmed arrived in HI for an emergency meeting on Monday to assess the progress made with regard to the adoption of a new constitution.
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The FIH delegation is scheduled to hold a meeting with the three-member CoA appointed by the Delhi High Court on Wednesday.
The delegation is also scheduled to meet senior officials of the Sports Ministry besides top officials of the Odisha government.
The FIH had last month sought a “detailed timeline” from the CoA on the adoption of the amended constitution and holding of fresh elections in HI.
If HI fails to adopt Play At the earliest, the country is in danger of losing the hosting rights of the World Cup to be held from January 13 to 29.
According to a source, necessary amendments have already been made in the Constitution of Hockey India and the elections to the executive board of the sports body are expected to be held on October 1.
“The members of the CoA are scheduled to meet the FIH delegation on Wednesday. Hockey India’s constitution has already been amended as per the order of the Delhi High Court and will be placed before the FIH on Wednesday.
“As per the orders of the Delhi High Court, certain amendments, such as removal of illegal posts, were required to be made in the HI Constitution to bring it in line with the National Sports Code, which has been done. Now the FIH has to ensure whether it is in line with their constitution or not.
“The CoA is in no mood to stop there, and plans to hold elections to the Executive Board of HI by October 1,” he said.
The world body delegation met with senior officials of the Sports Ministry on Tuesday and is set to visit next year’s World Cup host cities, Bhubaneswar and Rourkela, on Thursday and Friday to oversee the preparations.
It will also hold discussions with senior officials of the Odisha government, including Vinil Krishna, Secretary Sports and Youth Services and Naveen Patnaik, Special Secretary to the Chief Minister.
In addition to the FIH acting president, the world body’s delegation includes CEO Thierry Weil.
The FIH CEO said last month that they are looking forward to hosting the World Cup in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela.
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