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Dilip Tirkey files papers for HI president polls, tipped to win

Last updated : Sep 20, 2022 18:09

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Sep 19, 2022 10:09

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NEW DELHI: Former India captain Dilip Tirkey, one of the most-capped India internationals, on Sunday filed his nomination for the post of Hockey India (HI) president.

Sunday was the last date for filing nomination papers.

The 44-year-old player-turned-politician and administrator is reportedly the frontrunner in the race to head the national hockey governing body.

The HI elections are scheduled to be held on October 1 and former electoral officer in the Bihar government, Ajay Nayak, had been appointed as the returning officer for the polls.

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