New Delhi, 9 October 2014: In the latest developments post the success of the first and second edition of Hero Hockey India League, the Chairman & Editor-in-Chief of the leading hindi news channel (India TV), Mr. Rajat Sharma will be seen continuing his stint with the Hero Hockey India League as a member of its Advisory Board for next two years. Coming on board in the first edition of the Hero Hockey India League in 2013, Mr. Rajat Sharma has been seen actively participating and providing proactive recommendations as a member of the Advisory Board in HHIL.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Rajat Sharma said, “It is a delight to see Hockey India working dedicatedly towards improving and promoting Hockey in India and it has been a privilege to be a part of this movement and help Hockey India in its mission to take hockey to all parts of the world. Joining hands with Hockey India at the time of the Hockey India League’s incubation, I have seen the immense improvement in the game and would like to support the organisation for as long as I can.”
Speaking on the occasion, Hero Hockey India League, Chairman Dr. Narinder Batra said, “It is a pleasure to see such enthusiasm towards this sport from such influential individuals supporting a good cause. Mr. Rajat Sharma has been an integral part of this Board and it gives me much satisfaction to have him supporting this organisation and hockey with his wisdom. His support in the first two editions is deeply acknowledged and we look at him continuing in the same vigour in terms of guiding us at crucial juncture.”
Hero Hockey India League season 3 is scheduled to kick-start from 22 January 2015.