Hockey India to provide financial assistance to 61 unemployed players amid Covid-19 pandemic

Hockey India (HI) yesterday announced it will provide 61 unemployed players, including 34 women, with financial assistance amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 

Athletes not holding employment are facing constraints due to the pandemic, impacting them



adversely.

Under the initiative, each player will be provided a sum of 10,000 rupees to help them return to sporting activities. Hockey India officiating President, Gyanendro Ningombam said the objective of the initiative is to provide basic financial relief to the athletes.