Hockey India to provide financial aid to 61 unemployed players amid COVID-19 pandemic

Hockey India (HI) today announced it will provide 61 unemployed players, including 34 women, with financial assistance amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.  Athletes not holding employment are facing constraints due to the pandemic, impacting them adversely. Under the initiative, each player will be provided a sum of 10,000 rupees to help them return to sporting activities. Hockey India officiating President, Gyanendro Ningombam said the objective of the initiative is to provide basic financial r...