New Delhi: The FIH vice president Antonio
von Ondarza will be present in his observer's capacity as
Hockey India goes into a huddle tomorrow to sort out its
affiliation mess and take stock of the government guidelines
before finalising its election date.
HI India President A K Mattoo told PTI that the
federation has requested Ondarza, also the International
Hockey Federation-appointed observer for the polls, to come
down to the capital to discuss all pending issues that are
delaying the election process.
"The FIH observer will come to Delhi tomorrow. We have
requested him to discuss the recent government directives and
matters which are creating problems in conducting the
elections," Mattoo said.
"We will discuss the affiliation issues as well and come
out with a solution by day after tomorrow.
"We will also discuss with Ondarza the minimum principles
listed by the government to be followed before the elections,"
he said.
Mattoo confirmed that the much-awaited January 29
elections has been postponed but assured that it would be
conducted well before the World Cup to be held here from
February 28-March 13.
"I hope by day after tomorrow, we will come out with the
notice for the general body meeting. But I assure you that the
elections will not deferred by more than 2-3 days," Matoo
said.
PTI
First Published: Sunday, January 10, 2010, 22:48