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After Indian Hockey Federation was dismissed in 2008 by IOA, _________ was formed.
Indian Hockey
Hockey India
Hockey Association
National Hockey Federation
Hockey India
Hockey India was established on May 20, 2009, as the governing body for the sport in India following the dissolution of the Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) due to allegations of corruption and mismanagement. It is now recognized by the International Hockey Federation (FIH), the Government of India, and the Sports Authority of India.
Hockey India was established on May 20, 2009, as the governing body for the sport in India following the dissolution of the Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) due to allegations of corruption and mismanagement. It is now recognized by the International Hockey Federation (FIH), the Government of India, and the Sports Authority of India.
The National Sports Development Code of India (2011) provides the regulatory framework under which national sports federations like Hockey India must operate to receive government recognition and funding.
The Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) was formed in 1925 but was suspended in 2008 by the IOA.
Hockey India is the sole body responsible for conducting national and international hockey tournaments in India.
Hockey India is affiliated with the International Hockey Federation (FIH), the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF), and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
Hockey India was registered under the Societies Registration Act on May 20, 2009.
The formation of Hockey India aimed to improve transparency and professionalize the governance of Indian hockey.
Option A (Indian Hockey) is a generic term, while Option C (Hockey Association) and Option D (National Hockey Federation) are not the formal names of the governing body established in 2009.
B is correct тАФ Hockey India was formed in 2009 to oversee and regulate the game of hockey in India after the IHF was disbanded.
When studying Sports GK, distinguish between the 'National Sports Federation' (which manages the sport) and the 'Indian Olympic Association' (the apex body for the Olympic movement in India), as exams often test the hierarchical relationship between them.