By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR/NEW DELHI: Former Indian Skipper, Olympian and former MP, Dilip Tirkey, has filed nomination papers to the election for Hockey India President.
“Submitted my nomination for the post of President, Hockey India with the blessings of all. I am committed to take Indian Hockey to new heights,” the Padma Shri and Arjun Award winner, Tirkey tweeted.
Ajay Nayak, a former electoral officer of Bihar, is the returning officer for the elections to be conducted by October 9.
44 year old Dilip Tirkey, a former MP in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, was a former Indian field hockey player and his playing position was of full back. He was best known for his penalty corner hit. Dilip was one of the most difficult defenders to beat in the world. He was an ex-captain of Indian hockey team, who played several Olympics.
