Hockey star faces stark realities as administrator
The Hindu
Olympian Mukesh too forced to cope with an indifferent administration
Even for someone of the stature of triple Olympian N. Mukesh Kumar, life is not easy as an administrator to promote the sport in his capacity as Secretary of Telangana Hockey.
The 50-year-old renowned right-winger of yesteryears, who took voluntary retirement from Air India recently to focus more on giving the sport a new direction in the State, is now facing the harsh realities of indifferent authorities.
“It is a pity that we have to pay ₹ 5000 per day to conduct matches for the on-going Legends League championship featuring eight teams owned by franchisees. By any means this is not a money-spinner as all the franchisees are spending for providing jerseys and sports equipment besides refreshments to all the players,” says Hockey Hyderabad secretary K. Vidyasagar.
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