FIH, IOA and Hockey India

Finally, something has moved forward.
Kalmadi and Els van Breda Vriesman had a landmark meeting where they decided to dissolve Indian Hockey Confederation (IHC) to rename it as "Hockey India".
I feel, for a change, Kalmadi is thinking positive. He looks committed to host the 2010 World Cup and to top it all, the Champions Trophy is coming to India in 2011 and 2012, in principle.
As of today, India has no rank in Champions Trophy. So, in a way, it's good that there is a guarantee for us to play in it.
Also, he talks definite, that he plans to see a Hockey medal in 2012 London Olympics.

Els van Breda Vriesman says that she is satisfied to see the developments in Indian Hockey. I feel that it definitely holds a lot of weight. The lady, who once claimed that failure of revival of Indian Hockey would be her personal failure, when she says this, I, as a fan, feel that probably she sees some light when she dealt with Kalmadi all the while.

Cutting short controversies and being well prepared with all cut-throat questions is something I admire in the concept of professionalism. 1 week of furore on Charlesworth's departure and eat this: Vriesman says,"His work is done. I am satisfied with his inputs. His continuation depends on IOA now."
Simple isn't it? .. Now ask what you want to ..?... whole saga summed in 3 line.
Salute to you Ms. Vriesman. I love the way you love Hockey! The beauty lies in the way you cut short all the negative publicity that this country offers to the game!

Just see one fact: 2 days of meeting between Vriesman and Kalmadi brings about so many concrete decisions. On the other side, months of ad-hoc committee work and the RESUTL = ZERO.
Apart from crying foul, attending press conferences and give gallantry statements ad-hoc committee has definitely promised one thing that makes me feel scared: It is on Gill's track...

I agree, there is lot to implement now. So many administrators, in both Men and Women's Hockey, massive load of opinions of 'Olympians', some selfish, some self centered people but alas for a moment I feel that something is about to happen now ... something that may be on the road to professionalism ... and the revival of the "Hockey India" in "World Hockey".

Last but not the least, MS Gill, Sports Minister, although may not be very good at his facts, has blasted DD for not taking any initiative to cover Jr. Asia Cup. I feel, firstly, he deserves applaude. He is definitely better than his predecessors. Atleast, he is taking some interest in Hockey. Secondly, planned 'implementation' is what I keenly look for. I hope, next time DD is alerted beforehand.