B'luru: AICC Secretary Srinivas B.V given grand reception during first visit after new appointment
Bengaluru: AICC Secretary (in-charge of Gujarat) Srinivas B.V received a grand and elaborate reception in Bengaluru during his first visit to the city after taking charge of his new organisational role.
Upon his arrival at Kempegowda International Airport, Srinivas B.V was welcomed by an estimated crowd of more than 4,000 Congress workers, including members of the Youth Congress, NSUI, and various party units. The airport premises witnessed an energetic atmosphere as party supporters raised slogans, waved flags, and expressed strong enthusiasm.
Following his arrival, party workers organised a large bike and car rally, forming a long convoy that accompanied him from the airport to the KPCC office. The rally extended for several kilometres, drawing sizeable gatherings along the route. Supporters showered him with flowers and offered greetings, creating a celebratory environment throughout the journey.
At the KPCC office, senior leaders and office-bearers formally received Srinivas B.V and conveyed their confidence in his capacity to strengthen the Congress organisation in Gujarat.
In his remarks, Srinivas B.V expressed gratitude to the Karnataka Congress cadre for their warm reception. He reaffirmed his commitment to enhancing organisational structures and upholding the principles of the Congress party.
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Former India hockey coach Michael Nobbs dies
Melbourne (PTI): Former Australian hockey player Michael Nobbs, who coached the Indian men's team at the 2012 London Olympics, has died after a prolonged illness.
He was 72 years old and is survived by his wife Lee Capes, a former Australian women's international and daughter Kaitlin, who is a current Hockeyroos star.
"Hockey Australia extends its deepest condolences to Michael’s family, friends, former teammates, players and all those whose lives and careers were shaped by his contribution to hockey. He will be remembered as a proud Kookaburra, a respected professional, and a servant of the sport," Hockey Australia said in a statement.
Nobbs represented Australia as a defender, playing across the half-back line and at fullback, and was renowned for his reliability, fitness and professionalism. He earned 76 international caps for Australia between 1979 and 1985, scoring one goal, and was a member of one of the strongest eras in Australian men’s hockey, said Hockey Australia on its website in its tribute.
Nobbs was an integral part of the Australian teams that competed at the 1981 Hockey World Cup in Bombay and the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
While part of a generation widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest, he consistently held his place through hard work, discipline and trust earned from teammates and coaches, Hockey Australia wrote.
Nobbs took over the coaching of the Indian men's team in 2011 after it had failed to qualify for the Beijing Games in 2008. While India were brilliant in the qualifiers, the team finished last at the London extravaganza which also expedited the Australian coach's sacking.
Apart from India, Nobbs also coached Japan.
