Pune’s Feroz Sheikh appointed as Assistant Secretary of ‘Jawaharlal Nehru Hockey Tournament Society’

Pune, 24 June 2026: Firoz Sheikh from Pune, who has made remarkable achievements in sports administration and social service, has been appointed as the Assistant Secretary of the Jawaharlal Nehru Hockey Tournament Society (JNHT).

This appointment is in recognition of Feroz Sheikh’s dedicated contribution to the promotion and development of sports, especially hockey, and his consistent efforts to promote grassroots sports excellence. He has earned special recognition over the years for his dedication to social engagement, sports development initiatives and organizational leadership.

The Jawaharlal Nehru Hockey Tournament Society is a prestigious organization dedicated to the growth and development of hockey in India. It plays a vital role in nurturing young players and promoting the game at various levels. Sheikh’s inclusion in the leadership team of the society is expected to further strengthen the organization’s mission and reach.

Expressing his gratitude for his appointment as Assistant Secretary, Feroz Sheikh said that it is an honour for him to take on this responsibility. I look forward to working with the other office bearers to further the Society’s objectives of promoting excellence in sports and creating more opportunities for budding hockey players.

Sports luminaries and well-wishers from the Pune area have congratulated Firoz Sheikh on his new role, describing the appointment as a fitting tribute to Sheikh’s dedication and service to the sports sector.

This appointment adds another crowning glory to Feroz Sheikh, further underlining his growing importance in the field of sports administration and his commitment to make a meaningful contribution to the development of Indian hockey.

In its recent Annual General Meeting (AGM), the JNHT Society unanimously approved the appointment of Feroze Sheikh and inducted him into the Management Committee. Sheikh’s induction into JNHT is a significant development; earlier, Dr. Vrushali Bhosale of the renowned SNBP Group of Institutes in the field of education was appointed as the President of the JNHT Society.