International Hockey Federation (FIH) President Leandro Negre has expressed satisfaction over the progress made for holding the Champions Trophy in Delhi this December. He hoped it would be as much a success as the World Cup last year at the same venue.
Mr. Negre deprecated the assumption that FIH was India-centric in allotting tournaments for making a “profit.” He emphasised that the FIH was treating India as any other member. However, he was confident that Indian hockey would stand to benefit by hosting important events like the WHL and even the World Club events.
The FIH boss touched upon the details being worked out regarding the 2012 World Hockey Series.
At another function in the morning, Mr. Negre even hinted at reviving the Inter-Continental tournament sought by the Asian Hockey Federation.
Mr. Negre is planning a visit to Delhi in a day or two to oversee the arrangements in connection with the Champions Trophy and sealing the sponsorship deal.
