HI donates $25,000 to Oz Red Cross bushfire appeal

NEW DELHI: On behalf of the Hockey Australia Board, President Melanie Woosnam has expressed her thanks and gratitude to Hockey India for its support of Australia’s relief efforts in its current bushfire crisis.
 
Hockey India are donating $25,000 to the Red Cross Bushfire Appeal while also providing Hockey Australia with two playing shirts signed by the Indian Men’s and Women’s hockey teams to auction with all proceeds going to the cause.
 
“I want to note the wonderful support we have received from our international colleagues during this devastating time for our country,” said Woosnam.
 
“We acknowledge and sincerely thank Hockey India for their thoughts and their very charitable contribution to the Red Cross Bushfire Appeal.”
 
HI president Md. Mushtaque Ahmad stated: “With this small contribution on behalf of Hockey India and the Indian hockey community we want to offer our heartfelt support to the cause and to Hockey Australia’s initiative.”