Bhubaneswar: Former India captain Dilip Tirkey on Sunday filed his nomination for the post of the president of the Hockey India.
After filing the nomination, the former player took to Twitter to share the development.
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Submitted my nomination for the post of President, Hockey India with the blessings of all. I am committed to take Indian Hockey to new heights. pic.twitter.com/hvYgtshogJ
— Dilip Kumar Tirkey (@DilipTirkey) September 18, 2022
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Dilip Tirkey made his debut in 1995 against England and represnted India in 1996 Atlanta, 2000 Sydney and 2004 Athens Olympics. He hsa a total of 412 international caps. Currently, he is working as as the chairman of Odisha Hockey Promotion Council.