Thursday, November 26, 2015

Hockey India lifts ban on midfielder Gurbaj Singh post High Court order

The ban had imposed on midfielder Gurbaj Singh(22yr) has lifted Hockey India(HI) with immediate effect in the wake of Punjab and Haryana High Court’s order. The ban lifted in just over excess of 2 months time. The ban was actually supposed to be lifted in May 2016.
  • The decision to ban him was for indulgence in groupism and creating disharmony within the team.The decision had threatened the midfielder’s dream of playing in next year’s Rio Olympics.
  • In 2012 Gurbaj was suspended for a brief period after the London Olympics following similar accusations from the then chief coach Michael Nobbs and his support staff.
Key points:
Hockey – National sport of India
International Hockey Federation(FIH) Formally Writes To IOA(Indian Olympic Association) Honouring Hockey India As The National Association Of India.

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