Abhijit Sarkar appointed as Vice Prez of Asian Hockey Federation

NEW DELHI: Asian Hockey Federation (AHF), on Wednesday, confirmed the appointment of Abhijit Sarkar as its new Vice Chairman and also the Chairman of the AHF Commercial and TV Committee with immediate effect on the basis of an Executive Board Meeting held on February 7.

Sarkar has been associated with the Sahara India since 2004, where he led the group in promoting various sports in India by sponsoring both the Indian national cricket team as well as the Indian national hockey team. His ability to form and execute strategies relating to the promotion of sports in India has played a major role in his appointment as the Vice President of AHF.

Sarkar has also been deeply involved in the development of Indian hockey in recent times as under his leadership Sahara India bought the Uttar Pradesh Wizards’ franchise in the Hockey India League.

Speaking on the occasion, Mariamma Koshy President, Hockey India said, “I would like to congratulate Abhijit Sarkar for his well-deserved appointment as Vice President of the Asian Hockey Federation. I believe that it is a strong decision of the AHF as Sarkar’s dedication and contribution to the sport has been immense. I am sure, under his able leadership and with his rich experience, the Asian Hockey Federation will be able to achieve much success.”

Sarkar said, “I am deeply honoured to be selected for this position at the Asian Hockey Federation. Over the years with my deep involvement in the development of the sport, I am keen to support all Asian hockey playing countries to achieve better success and make a mark in the world of hockey.”