February 19, 2026 01:48 pm (IST)
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Narinder Batra elected as FIH chief
Dubai, Nov 13 (IBNS): Creating history and writing a new chapter in the pages of Indian hockey, Narinder Batra was elected as International Hockey Federation (FIH) President at the 45th FIH Congress in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday.
He became the first Indian person who was elected as the President of an Olympic Sport's international governing body.
"His four-year term begins immediately, replacing predecessor Leandro Negre from Spain who was last night awarded the title of President of Honour by the FIH," read the official website of the FIH.
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