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I am not in favour of advisory position: Charlesworth
New Delhi, July 13 (PTI) Ric Charlesworth, whose abrupt resignation as Technical Advisor created a stir in Indian hockey circles, has made it clear that he will be associated with Indian hockey only if he was given an active role ratherthan an advisory position.
Clearing all speculations about his sudden decision to leave India, the 51-year-old former captain said that he would be returning to India after two weeks and had specifically gone to Australia to attend Hockey Australia’s inaugural ‘Hallof Fame’ dinner and to address some pressing family issues.
"My role as technical advisor in India entailed me making discovery, advising and giving recommendations to Indian Hockey on the elite game. I do not believe there is much more I can do in an advisory role in India. These reports are completed and it is time for action in India," Charlesworthtold PTI in an email communication.
"If I am to have a future role in Indian hockey then itwill not be in an advisory one," he added.
In a shocking development, the Australian legend, who was entrusted with the responsibility of reviving Indian hockey, suddenly left for Australia on Thursday night after putting inhis papers a fortnight ago.
Charlesworth's trip to Australia triggered off intense speculation that he was disgusted with the way the game isbeing run in the country.
Criticising the dissolved K.P.S. Gill-backed Indian Hockey Federation for the state of the game, Charlesworth pointed out that the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), who is at present running the game in the country, should come out withsustainable long-term plans for its development.
"The IOA have inherited a difficult task and besides the short term matters that they are managing must try to navigate a sustainable long term pathway for the game. Unfortunately, the previous management of the game did not leave it in ahealthy state," he stated.
He also hoped that on his return, he would get a clearpicture about his future in the India.
"On my return to India, I believe the opportunity willexist to determine my future in India," he added.
Clearing all speculations about his sudden decision to leave India, the 51-year-old former captain said that he would be returning to India after two weeks and had specifically gone to Australia to attend Hockey Australia’s inaugural ‘Hallof Fame’ dinner and to address some pressing family issues.
"My role as technical advisor in India entailed me making discovery, advising and giving recommendations to Indian Hockey on the elite game. I do not believe there is much more I can do in an advisory role in India. These reports are completed and it is time for action in India," Charlesworthtold PTI in an email communication.
"If I am to have a future role in Indian hockey then itwill not be in an advisory one," he added.
In a shocking development, the Australian legend, who was entrusted with the responsibility of reviving Indian hockey, suddenly left for Australia on Thursday night after putting inhis papers a fortnight ago.
Charlesworth's trip to Australia triggered off intense speculation that he was disgusted with the way the game isbeing run in the country.
Criticising the dissolved K.P.S. Gill-backed Indian Hockey Federation for the state of the game, Charlesworth pointed out that the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), who is at present running the game in the country, should come out withsustainable long-term plans for its development.
"The IOA have inherited a difficult task and besides the short term matters that they are managing must try to navigate a sustainable long term pathway for the game. Unfortunately, the previous management of the game did not leave it in ahealthy state," he stated.
He also hoped that on his return, he would get a clearpicture about his future in the India.
"On my return to India, I believe the opportunity willexist to determine my future in India," he added.
