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Abhijit Sarkar also appointed as the
Chairman of the AHF Commercial and TV Committee
New Delhi, 22 February 2017: Basis an Executive Board
Meeting held on 7 February 2017, the Asian Hockey Federation
(AHF) has today confirmed the appointment of Mr. Abhijit Sarkar as it’s new
Vice President and also the Chairman of the AHF Commercial and TV Committee
with immediate effect.
Mr.
Abhijit Sarkar has been associated with the Sahara India Pariwar for last 23
years, where he led the group in promoting various sports in India by
sponsoring both the Indian National Cricket Team as well as the Indian National
Hockey Team. Mr. Sarkar has served as the Head of Corporate Communications,
Corporate Affairs and Relations, and the Sports Division at Sahara India
Pariwar. He is also the guardian of Sahara’s Media business. His ability to
form and execute strategies relating to the promotion of sports in India has
played a major role in his appointment as the Vice President of AHF.
Mr.
Abhijit Sarkar has also been deeply involved in the development of Indian
hockey in recent times, as under his leadership Sahara India bought the Uttar
Pradesh Wizards’ franchise in the Coal India Hockey India League. Earlier
this year, Sahara had also renewed its sponsorship with Hockey India until 2021
which includes promoting both the men’s and women’s senior and junior teams.
Sarkar’s dedication towards the development of the sport, is one of the key
reasons why he has been chosen to take up a position which would see him doing
the same for the Asian subcontinent region as a whole.
Speaking on the occasion, Mariamma
Koshy President, Hockey India
said, “I would like to congratulate Mr. Abhijit Sarkar for his well-deserved
appointment as Vice President of the Asian Hockey Federation. I believe that it
is a strong decision of the AHF as Mr. Sarkar's dedication and contribution to
the sport has been immense. I am sure under his able leadership and with his
rich experience, the Asian Hockey Federation will be able to achieve much
success.”
Mr. Abhijit Sarkar further said, “I am deeply honoured
to be selected for this position at the Asian Hockey Federation. Over the years
with my deep involvement in the development of the sport, I am keen to support
all Asian hockey playing countries to achieve better success and make a mark in
the world of hockey.”
For further information please
contact:
Ghulam Zeeshan Elena
Norman
Corporate Communications, Sahara
India Pariwar CEO, Hockey
India
Mob: 9792982666; Off: 0522–2724545 Off:
011-46064141, 40519770
Email: ghulam.zeeshan@gmail.com Email:
elena.norman@hockeyindia.org
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