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2019

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Who has become the first Indian to be appointed Chair of International Hockey Federation (FIH) Health and Safety Committee?

A	S V Sunil
B	P R Sreejesh
C	Dilip Tirkey
D	Bibhu Kalyan Nayak

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -India’s Narinder Batra became the first non-European President of the International Hockey Federation. He was elected to the top post by an overwhelming margin during the penultimate day of the 45th FIH Congress, in Dubai.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mr. Tayyab IKRAM He has been an FIH Executive Board member since 2016. The former Pakistan and China Coach believes hockey is pioneering in its inclusivity and universality. On 5 November 2022, Tayyab Ikram was elected as the 13th President of the International Hockey Federation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Notes: Paul Leautey was the first President of International Hockey Federation. FIH was founded in 1924 with seven member states. It is the international governing body of hockey, both field and indoor field hockey.

Detailed explanation-4: -The full form of FIH is the International Hockey Federation. FIH is the international governing body for the sport of field hockey and indoor field hockey.

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