New Delhi: Two years after it was de-rocognised under controversial circumstances, Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) on Friday got the government's recognition as the sole National Sports Federation (NSF) to run the game in the country.
The Sports Ministry informed this in a letter to the International Hockey Federation (FIH) while also intimating its decision to derecognise Hockey India (HI) which completed its controversial elections on Thursday.
"Government has derecognised Hockey India by a speaking order on August 5, 2010, a copy of which has been endorsed to you. As such, HI is no more the recognised NSF for management, control and promotion of hockey in the country and is also not authorised to select and field the national team in international competitions," a letter from the Sports Ministry addressed to FIH chief, Lendro Negre, said.
"In view of this development, the IHF stands recognised by the government as the sole NSF in India in light of the judgement dated 21.05.2010 of the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi in a Writ Petition, which has also been accepted by Indian Olympic Association (IOA) as well as the HI before the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi..." the ministry letter said.
"You are requested not to assign any international tournament or have any commercial dealings with HI under the impression that they are the NSF for hockey in India because they no longer enjoy government recognition and have assumed the character of a private body," it added.
The Ministry informed FIH that IHF was in the process of unification with Indian Women's Hockey Federation and post-merger, it would apply for affiliation to the international body.
"The president of IHF has confirmed to the government that the process of unification of men and women hockey bodies at the national level is underway and is expected to be completed soon.
"Once this process is completed and IHF becomes fully compliant with the constitution of the FIH, they will approach FIH for recognition/affiliation/membership. This process is expected to be completed very soon and the government will closely monitor it," it said.
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