GENERAL15 Sept 2026
HI Executive Board meet: Infighting and Governing Council for HIL on agenda
Hockey India has called an urgent Executive Board meeting in New Delhi on September 18 to settle differences between president Dilip Tirkey and secretary Bhola Nath Singh. They fell out over the national jersey colour change before the FIH World Cup. The meeting will discuss restructuring the Hockey India League and forming an independent Governing Council with franchise seats. Hockey India election dates may also come up.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Hockey India will hold an emergent 119th Executive Board meeting at its New Delhi office at 3 pm on September 18, 2026.
- President Dilip Tirkey and secretary Bhola Nath Singh have been at odds since the jersey colour change before the FIH World Cup.
- The meeting will discuss running the Hockey India League as a joint venture with franchises, with 40:60 equity and a new Governing Council.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you work with Hockey India or the Hockey India League, wait for the official meeting outcome or minutes before signing or renewing any league or sponsorship agreement, and confirm details directly with Hockey India rather than relying on news reports.
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