A. P. SIDDIQUI Ips

The prowess of a country is gauged by its standing in sports apart from economic and social indicators of development. Today we have few best names in sports arena but there is also declining phase for some of the institutional games like Hockey.

The Sir Syed School of Sports deserves full marks for their endeavours in organizing a Symposium on Indian Hockey at a critical juncture which will go a long way in finding right paths to restore the glory of Hockey as a mainstream sport.

I extend my best wishes for the success of this venture.

A. P. SIDDIQUI Ips
Deputy Director
(Intelligence)