Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) on Wednesday felicitated seven International Hockey players from Jharkhand in a ceremony organized at the convention center at the company's headquarter in the State Capital. Nikki Pradhan, Salima Tete and Sangita Kumari were the three current international players who were felicitated, while four former women international players included Dhyanchand Awardee Sumrai Tete, Former Indian Captain, Ansunta Lakra, Kanti Baa Pushpa Pradhan.
All these players have been part of Indian Women's Hockey teams and have brought laurels to the Country.
Chairman cum Managing Director (CMD), CCL, PM Prasad was the chief guest on the occasion. Director Finance, PK Mishra, Director (Pers), HN Mishra along with CVO, CCL, SK Sinha also graced the occasion. General Managers, HoD s and employees in large numbers were also present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Prasad lauded the contributions of the players and said that their accomplishments are a matter of pride for the entire nation. He stated that, by their indomitable spirit, they have broken all the barriers and conquered insurmountable odds. He further added that CCL is committed to providing the necessary facilities and infrastructure to the budding sportspersons of the State. The company recently provided hockey sticks to 200 talented hockey players from Simdega and Khunti District, he added.
The CMD further reiterated that in future, CCL will also work to ensure that there is no dearth of facilities for the hockey players.
The players expressed their gratitude to the CCL management .They also shared anecdotes from their journey on the occasion. Jharkhand is considered a cradle for hockey and there is great enthusiasm for the sport in the state.
HoD (Welfare), Rekha Pandey, Manager Sports, Adil Hussain and the other members of the team played an important part in the success of the event. Chief Manager, (Fin) Sanjay Kumar anchored the entire event.