Second edition of WSH rescheduled
The second edition of World Series Hockey, earlier proposed to begin on December 15, has been rescheduled, the organisers said.
The decision to alter the dates of the tournament was taken after a request made by the Indian Hockey Federation to the organisers of the event.
A release issued by World Series Hockey, the organisers, said that the IHF wanted to reschedule the tournament in view of two important events happening in the next few days, including the Indian Olympic Association elections.
“There are two significant matters which could potentially properly define and cement the status of the IHF as the sole and exclusive governing body for hockey in India: The appointment of a transparent and progressive regime at the Indian Olympic Association in its elections later this month.
“Secondaly, a favourable ruling/mediation by the FIH Judicial Commission on the matter of illegal disaffiliation of the IHF and illegal recognition of Hockey India as a member of the FIH. The JC hearing is currently ongoing,” the release said. “With both the above matters coming to a potential conclusion in the next few weeks, the IHF felt it appropriate to reschedule the event.”
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