CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) CEO Mohammad Tayyab Ikram of Macau was on Saturday elected as the new president of the International Hockey Federation (FIH), succeeding India’s Narinder Batra as its full-time chief. Ikram defeated Marc Coudron of Belgium 79-47 in the 48th FIH Congress held virtually.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ikram Tayyab, president of the International Hockey Federation (FIH), stated on Sunday that the hockey arena for the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games is virtually ready and that there is no question about the continental multi-sport event serving as a qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lausanne, Switzerland: Tayyab Ikram (MAC) was elected as new President of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) today by the FIH Congress.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -It is recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India as the sole body responsible for promoting Hockey in India. Presently, Mushtaque Ahmad is the president of Hockey India.