Indian Hockey & Sansarpur Hockey

          No.                               11                    20                            20                 19

          % age                           22                     40                            40                 38

      This item was designed to know the opinion of the respondents  about the role of Indian  Hockey  Federation, which is supposedly the governing body of Indian hockey  and is responsible for development of the game in the country.

      Only 38% of the respondents feel that Indian  Hockey  Federation  contribution to Indian hockey  is positive, where as almost equal number of respondents feel ( 40% ) that the Indian  Hockey  Federation is not making any contribution to Indian hockey, it is only a managing body ( 40% ) and rest 11% are highly critical of the role of Indian  Hockey  Federation and feel that Indian  Hockey  Federation’s contribution is negative to development of Indian hockey.  Thus, we find that majority of respondents ( 62% ) are not satisfied with the performance of Indian  Hockey  Federation.

      Some of the comments, which were made by respondents both in its favour and in against it are given below:

According to Pritam Singh Kullar, Indian  Hockey  Federation is not doing justice to the job entrusted to it.  Indian  Hockey  Federation is being controlled by the people who have little knowledge of the game and have become its members for reasons other than hockey.  There is hardly any resulted oriented action programme worth the name, which has been put forward by the Indian  Hockey  Federation.

      Pritpal Singh Aassi is satisfied with the role of Indian  Hockey  Federation and feels that KPS Gill after becoming Indian  Hockey  Federation president has taken many positive steps, such as: ( i ) TA/DA for players and officials has been developed ( ii ) Players have been given more facilities ( iii ) Arrangement for good diet has been made for the players ( iv ) Promotion avenues for the players in their respective departments have been increased.  Such measures will certainly helh in improving Indian hockey standard, feels Pritpal Singh Aassi.

      In the words of Jarnail Singh Kullar, Indian  Hockey  Federation, Chief, KPS Gill is taking interest in the well being of the game and also players.  He is investing money into the game and taking initiatives.  His efforts will surely result in upliftment of the standards of the game.  Though it may take sometime to justify hia efforts.

      Jaswinder Singh Kullar feels that Indian  Hockey  Federation is playing its role successfully, especially its present president, KPS Gill is making great efforts for Indian hockey.  He has made provisions for good diet, quality kits and proper lodging and boarding facilities for players and officials.

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