Dilip Tirkey congratulates Sreejesh on being appointed co-chair of FIH Athletes Committee
The HinduHockey India President Dilip Tirkey on Thursday congratulated PR Sreejesh on being appointed as co-chair of the FIH Athletes Committee, stating that the veteran goalkeeper can play a big role in directly impacting the lives of fellow players. The International Hockey Federation on Wednesday named its new Athletes Committee, to be led by co-chairs Chilean women’s hockey team defenders Camila Caram and Sreejesh. “We are looking forward to witnessing the positive impact Sreejesh will have on the youth in this role.” HI secretary general Bhola Nath Singh added: “We would like to congratulate PR Sreejesh on being appointed the co-chair of the new FIH Athletes Committee. “Sreejesh is an empathetic leader and we are confident that, in his capacity as co-chair he will ensure that the voices of hockey players around the world are heeded, leading to the growth of the sport.” The FIH Athletes Committee serves as a consultative body and makes recommendations to the FIH Executive Board, FIH Committees, Advisory Panels, and other bodies.