Thori is 19th president of Surjit Hockey Society

Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, February 2

Deputy Commissioner Jalandhar Ghanshyan Thori has been elected 19th President of the renowned Surjit Hockey Society here today.

The Secretary General of Society Iqbal Singh Sandhu said, in the executive board meeting held here at local Surjit Hockey Stadium Deputy Commissioner Jalandhar was elected the 19th president whereas former skipper of Indian Hockey team and Olympian Pargat Singh was re-elected as working president.

Sandeep Garg SSP Jalandhar (Rural) and Lakhwinder Pal Singh Khaira also unanimously elected as Senior Vice Presidents of the society.

In the meeting, it was decided to shift the proposed new astroturf hockey ground at Burlton Park under smart city project.

After the meeting, Deputy Commissioner Jalandhar Ghanshyam Thori also visited on the completion of 125th day of ongoing surjit hockey academy coaching camp. He said the hockey camp being organised for the children in the age group of 14 and 19 years will make a significant contribution towards the promotion of hockey in Punjab as well as in India. He announced a grant of Rs one lakh for the welfare of players of the Surjit Hockey Academy.