Hockey India on Friday
was recognized with the Etienne Glichitch Award by the International Hockey
Federation (FIH) during the virtual conference organised as part of the 47th
FIH Congress. The FIH Honorary Awards were given in recognition to numerous
individuals, teams and organisations for their outstanding contributions to the
sport of hockey.
One among the three National Associations that were honoured with different
awards for their outstanding efforts, Hockey India was awarded for their
remarkable contribution to the growth and development of hockey through
innovative ideas. The award is given once in two years by the EB on the
recommendation of the awards panel.
The award is named after Etienne Glichitch who was the Hon. Secretary of the
FIH from 1966 until 1984, when he became the President, a post which he held
until 1996. His dynamic approach and dedicated commitment to the sport laid
much of the groundwork for the FIH as it is known today. Etienne Glichitch
award is given in recognition of an individual, Continental Federation or
National Association having made significant contribution to the growth and
development of hockey at the local, continental, national or international
level, particularly but not limited to administration, governance, innovative
ideas and selfless dedication to hockey.