New Delhi, November 14 (IANS). The Hockey India League (HIL) has named Josh Burt as the technical representative and Colin French as the umpire manager for the 2024-2025 edition of the tournament, which will see global hockey stars playing for their respective franchises.
Burt has been umpiring in international tournaments since 2011 and has been part of the technical delegation for prestigious events such as the Men’s Junior World Cup in 2013, the Youth Olympic Games in 2014, the Hockey World League Semi-Finals in 2015 and 2017, the FIH Champions Trophy in 2012 and 2018 Are. He has also officiated at three Olympic Games, Rio, Tokyo and Paris 2024.
Speaking about his appointment, Burt said, “It is an honor and a privilege for me to be appointed the Technical Representative for the 2024/25 Hockey India League. I am very proud to note that Hockey India and the franchise have agreed to this The trust they have placed in me to ensure the success of this remarkable event is truly humbling and I am committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, fairness and integrity throughout the tournament.”
He said, “As the leader of the part-time team, my pledge to all of you is to ensure that each match is umpired with utmost accuracy. I understand the importance of fair play and the overall experience for both players and fans. What effect does this have?
Colin French, on the other hand, started his international umpiring career with the Oceania Cup in 2013. Since then he has officiated at the Trans-Tasman Trophy, Youth Olympic Games, FIH Hockey Pro League, Commonwealth Games 2018 and 2022. His career spanning over a decade includes officiating at the prestigious Men’s Hockey World Cup in 2023.
Speaking about his appointment, Colin said, “I am very excited and proud to be appointed as the Umpire Manager for the 2024/2025 Hockey India League. It will be an amazing hockey event to be held in India, with Featuring some of the best hockey players, coaches and officials from across India and the world, the Hockey India League will showcase the best of our game with its high level of skill, passion and entertaining brand of hockey. to organize league events Looking forward to working for. I can’t wait!”
Commenting on the appointment of officials, Hockey India League President Dilip Tirkey said, “We are delighted to appoint Josh Burt as Technical Officer and Colin French as Umpire Manager for the Hockey India League. Both have immense With their experience and expertise, we look forward to Josh and Colin leading the technical delegation for HIL while maintaining the spirit of the game, while also involving emerging match officials from across India. To get experience and opportunities during HIL.”
Bhola Nath Singh, Hockey India League Governing Committee Member, said, “Having good match officials and technical officials is vital to the success of the league and we are delighted to appoint Josh and Colin, both of whom are legends of the game And his experience will be vital in the smooth functioning of the league.”
The men’s HIL will begin on December 28 at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, while the women’s HIL will begin on January 12 at the Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Stadium in Marang Gomke.
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