Shimla, 07 November 2020: In accordance with the Ministry of Home Affairs' (MHA) guidelines issued in September, hockey players in Himachal Pradesh have resumed sports
Around 60 players have resumed limited sports activities in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The players, who have begun sports activities, are between the ages of 18 and 21. The Himachal Pradesh State Member Unit is currently planning to organize a state championship in the upcoming months.
The State Member Units got a general idea about the key aspects to keep in mind while resuming sports activities
"Receiving a detailed SOP and guidelines from Hockey India was the key factor in restarting sports activities in Himachal Pradesh. Our players and officials are absolutely thrilled to be back on the pitch. We are ensuring that everyone is following the protocol properly and not exerting too much on the field as well. It's very important for the players to start slowly and steadily increase the intensity of their sports activities sessions everyday," stated Mr. Romesh Pathania, General Secretary, Hockey Himachal.