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BHUBANESWAR: “Congratulate @DilipTirkey- former Hockey Team Captain from #Odisha, on being elected as the President of @TheHockeyIndia. I am sure, being an illustrious player himself from the cradle of Indian hockey, he will take the game to new heights. Wish him all the very best,” Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said in a tweet.
“Congratulations! It’s a proud moment for Odisha. Under your leadership, I am sure there will be new momentum towards hockey development in the country,” Odisha Sports Secretary R Vineel Krishan said in a tweet.
“Thanks @DrSYQuraishi & @FIH_Hockey for conducting smooth elections of@TheHockeyIndia. I will ensure that Indian hockey reaches to new heights,” new President of Hockey India,” Dilip Tirkey tweeted.
‘Many Congratulations to Padma Shri @DilipTirkey on being elected as the first ever@TheHockeyIndia President from #Odisha.We wish under your guidance, Indian hockey will attain greater heights,’ Sports Odisha tweeted.
“Proud moment for Odisha!Heartiest congratulations to former Indian Hockey team captain & recipient of the Ekalabya Award, Padma Shri @DilipTirkey on being elected as the President of Hockey India. Best wishes for a successful tenure,” BJP National VP Baijayant Jay Panda said.
Former skipper of Indian hockey team, Padma Shri Tirkey, was elected as the President of Hockey India. Olympian Tirkey from Odisha was elected unopposed in the election for the post of President of Hockey India
