Narinder Batra apologises to Pakistan Hockey Federation for ‘inappropriate comments’

Narinder Batra, who was elected as the FIH president last year, also clarified that his comments were emotional and he understands that he hurt the sentiments of several people.


Narinder Batra, President International Hockey Federation

After making remarks against Pakistan during the ongoing Hockey World League Super-final, FIH President Narinder Dhruv Batra has apologised to Pakistan Hockey Federation for India’s black armband protest. In his letter to the President of Pakistan’s Hockey Federation, reported by Hindustan Times, Batra wrote, “I would like to offer my sincere regrets to PHF and all concerned for using my social media page to make inappropriate comments.”