Manipur’s, Gyanendro Ningombam named as the new Officiating President of Hockey India. He will replace Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad. This was following the resignation letter of Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad received by Hockey India on 7 July 2020 due to his personal and family commitments.
Ningombam has been associated with Manipur Hockey and has impressed with his work at the grassroots level. He also served as the editor of Meeyam, an evening daily in Manipur. He had served as the Chief Executive Officer of Manipur Hockey between 2009 to 2014.
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