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    Hockey India wins Etienne Glichitch award by International Hockey Federation

    By Digpu News StaffMay 22, 2021 Sports News No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Etienne Glichitch award is given in recognition of an individual, Continental Federation, or National Association has made a significant contribution to the growth and development of hockey

    Hockey India on Friday was recognized with the Etienne Glichitch Award by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) during the virtual conference organized as part of the 47th FIH Congress.

    The FIH Honorary Awards were given in recognition to numerous individuals, teams, and organizations for their outstanding contributions to the sport of hockey. One among the three National Associations that were honored with different awards for their outstanding efforts, Hockey India was awarded for their remarkable contribution to the growth and development of hockey through innovative ideas.

    The award is given once in two years by the EB on the recommendation of the awards panel.

    Hockey India President Gyanendro Ningombam expressed his gratitude towards FIH for recognizing Hockey India’s efforts to grow the sport in India.

    #47thFIHCongress: We are grateful to @FIH_Hockey for conferring us with the prestigious Etienne Glichitch Award for significant contribution to the growth and development of Hockey at local, continental, national and international level. 🙏#IndiaKaGame pic.twitter.com/fcOcQo19Sc

    — Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) May 21, 2021

    “On behalf of Hockey India, I thank FIH for this honor. This award is not only a recognition of our teamwork at Hockey India, but it will also greatly motivate us to continue to excel and innovate in our endeavor to grow the sport further in India and around the world,” said Gyanendro in a Hockey India release.

    The award is named after Etienne Glichitch who was the Hon. Secretary of the FIH from 1966 until 1984, when he became the President, a post which he held until 1996.

    His dynamic approach and dedicated commitment to the sport laid much of the groundwork for the FIH as it is known today.

    Etienne Glichitch award is given in recognition of an individual, Continental Federation, or National Association has made a significant contribution to the growth and development of hockey at the local, continental, national, or international level, particularly but not limited to administration, governance, innovative ideas and selfless dedication to hockey. 

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