Hockey India President A K Mattoo arrived in Pune on Tuesday to hold discussion with the agitating players at Balewadi sports complex. Indian hockey team continued its boycott on the World Cup preparatory camp on Tuesday.The hockey team is protesting over a payment dispute due to which the entire team is not practising for consecutive fifth day today. It is expected that this dispute may be resolved soon.AIR Correspondent reports, finally, the officials of the hockey India have arrived in Pune to hold the discussion with the striking players.The officials have tried to pacify the situation, saying that there was no ultimatum or warning for disciplinary action has been served.The Indian hockey players have decided to stay away from the camp until their dues and incentives were paid.The camp is organised at Shri Shiv Chartrapati Sports complex near Pune. It seems that this dispute is likely to have a bearing on the preparation for the World Cup to be held in Delhi from February 28 to March 13.
News On AIR | January 12, 2010 2:16 PM
Hockey India President to hold discussions with striking players