The International Hockey Federation on Monday lashed out at India's boycotting c, saying they got their priorities all wrong. The vice president of the Federation Antonio von Ondarza, also the world body's observer for Hockey India elections, said staying away from training camp before an important event like World Cup was unheard of in the game's history. He also said that with the World Cup round the corner, the players should not have taken such an extreme step which would only hamper India's preparations for the February 28-March 13 mega-event to be held in the capital. He said, the players should keep in mind that hockey is not a cash-rich sport like football and basketball. The Indian players went on strike in Pune on Friday for an indefinite period in protest against non-payment of their dues. The dispute was temporarily resolved on Saturday after a marathon meeting between six senior members of the national team and the top officials in New Delhi. It was back to square one again as the players decided to launch a fresh strike last night, saying that they were not satisfied with the assurances given by the officials.
News On AIR | January 11, 2010 9:38 PM
International Hockey Federation lashes out at India's boycotting hockey players