{"id":1480,"date":"2011-12-12T13:07:29","date_gmt":"2011-12-12T13:07:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/?p=1480"},"modified":"2011-12-12T13:07:29","modified_gmt":"2011-12-12T13:07:29","slug":"new-dates-for-world-series-hockey-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/?p=1480","title":{"rendered":"New dates for World Series Hockey"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Mumbai:<\/strong> WSH and IHF have announced new dates for the inaugural  edition of World Series Hockey, the landmark hockey event, which will  now start in February. The extravagant opening ceremony and inaugural  match of WSH will be held on the 29th of February and the Final of the  Event will be held on the 1st of April.<\/p>\n<p> The decision to adjust the dates of hockey\u2019s biggest annual event was  taken after a request made by the Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) to the  organisers of the event. The IHF has been in discussions with players,  participating coaches and match officials all of whom have reiterated  their commitment to play in World Series Hockey. <\/p>\n<p> Speaking on the same, RK Shetty, President, IHF said \u201cWe are extremely  saddened by the intimidation tactics employed by Hockey India to try and  deprive Indian hockey players of an opportunity to earn a living from  the sport of hockey. As everyone is well aware, the original schedule  for WSH was made on the basis that the National prep camp for the  Olympic qualifiers was to start on the 24th of January. This date was  communicated by HI officials in writing to players as far back as March  this year. Unfortunately, HI chose to reschedule the camp to the 11th of  December with the obvious intention of disturbing the players and their  preparations for WSH. This re-scheduling was done after the  announcement of WSH dates. The intimidation tactics being used by HI are  shameful and it\u2019s a pity that our players had to be put through this.  With the express intent of protecting our national players from further  harassment from HI, the IHF has requested WSH to take the high ground  and adjust the dates for WSH. We are pleased to confirm that WSH has  accepted the request and the Event will now commence in February after  the completion of India\u2019s Olympic qualifiers on February 26.\u201d<\/p>\n<p> Yannick Colaco, COO, Nimbus Sport said, \u201cThe primary objective of WSH is  the reinvigoration of the sport of hockey in India. The players are a  very important stakeholder of Indian Hockey and post the request from  IHF (on behalf of the players) we have had detailed consultation with  our sponsors, franchises, team officials, match officials and other  administers of the sport of hockey. We are pleased to confirm the  unanimous support of all our stakeholders to the adjustment of WSH dates  and we look forward to the launch of this historic event on the 29th of  February 2012.\u201d <\/p>\n<p> Indian ace Arjun Halappa said, \u201cWorld Series Hockey is the best thing to  have happened to Indian hockey. I am committed to participate in the  inaugural event and extremely grateful to the organisers for shifting  the date after the Olympic Qualifiers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p> Tushar Khandker said, \u201cThis is fantastic news for the players. We were  always committed to participate in WSH and the change in date ensures  that there is no clash with our national duty. It is going to be a very  good opportunity for the Indian players to shine on a global platform.\u201d <\/p>\n<p> Brent Livermore, Olympic Gold Medalist and Captain of the Chennai  Cheetahs said, \u201cI strongly believe World Series hockey will lead the  revival of hockey in India. This decision to reschedule the tournament  keeping in mind the interest of the players of the Indian national team  reaffirms the commitment that WSH has towards their most important  stakeholders. The ongoing preparatory camp is very fruitful in building a  cohesive unit and I look forward to coming back and leading the charge  for Chennai Cheetahs in February.\u201d <\/p>\n<p> Rehan Butt, ace Pakistan player and Captain of the Chandigarh team,  said, \u201cThe fact that WSH has taken this decision to help solve a big  quandary for the players makes me extremely happy and it augurs well for  the future of the tournament. I look forward to captaining the  Chandigarh team in February.\u201d <\/p>\n<p> Jose Brasa, coach of the Chennai Cheetahs, said, \u201cWSH is a blessing for  Indian hockey and they have proved it again by helping the players out  from a sticky situation. Now, the players will be able to give their  best for India and then get a chance to play in a world class league  where the base for a bright future for Indian hockey will be set. I\u2019m  eagerly looking forward to coaching the my team from the revised dates.\u201d  <\/p>\n<p> Harendra Singh, former coach of the Indian team, said, \u201cFor the first  time in a long time, a decision has been taken in Indian hockey keeping  the players at the forefront. I would like to express genuine respect  and admiration for the decision of WSH to reschedule the tournament. The  preparatory camps for WSH have begun and I look forward to coaching the  Chandigarh team in February as per the revised dates.\u201d <\/p>\n<p> Sabbas Joseph, owner of the Delhi Wizards, said, \u201cI strongly believe  that WSH would change the face of hockey as we know it, and they have  proved it once again through this decision to reschedule the tournament.  This will ensure the players are not faced with an \u2018either or\u2019 scenario  and as a franchise owner, I share the vision of WSH and IHF and would  like to extend complete support towards making WSH a world class event.\u201d  <\/p>\n<p> Sagar Pol Chowdhury, owner of the Karnataka Lions, said, \u201cOur stance has  always been that the youth of India will definitely see a new connect  with hockey through WSH and this decision is a shining example of that. A  league that treats its players with care is bound to succeed. I fully  back this difficult decision made by WSH and look forward to providing  the right training platform for the Karnataka Lions to perform to  potential in February.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Mumbai:<\/strong> WSH and IHF have announced new dates for the inaugural  edition of World Series Hockey, the landmark hockey event, which will  now start in February. 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