TN hockey selection trials
Tamil Nadu state team will participate in the Senior National Hockey Championships to be held at Pune from March 2 to15. The Indian Hockey Federation (adhoc committee/New Delhi) has announced the dates and in accordance the adhoc committee constituted by TNOA, under the chairmanship of V Baskaran, convenor Aezaz Ahmed convener, and member Renuka Lakshmi convened a meeting to select the TN team.
“Due to shortage of time the committee decided to conduct a open trials to pick the TN team for the National Championship at Mayor Radakrishnan Stadium from February 5 to 8. After the selections a camp will follow,” said Baskaran.
“All the affiliated districts are requested to send two or three outstanding players to attend the trials. Players from Madras University are also welcome to attend the trials,” added Baskaran.
The committee has appointed Olympians VJ Philips, Md Riaz, Thirumavalavan and CR Kumar (coach) to select the team. All the players have to assemble at Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium at 7 a.m. on Feb 5. For further details contact: Ph:9444271202, 9884968047.