Vidya Stokes elected Hockey India President

The 82-year-old Vidya Stokes beat former Indian captain Pargat Singh to get elected as the President of Hockey India. Vidya got 41 votes as compared to Pargat Singh's 21 votes.

Vidya Stokes is a known figure in Sports Administration. She has been in charge of the Indian Women's Hockey Federation since 1984. His nomination raised many questions, as the government guidelines put the maximum age limit in sports bodies at 70.

Meanwhile, Narinder Batra trounced Gunjum Haider 44-18 to retain the post of Secretary General. Mushtaque Ahmed was elected the treasurer.

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