Salima Tete has been appointed as the AHF Athlete Ambassador for a two-year term (Twitter/@TheHockeyIndia)
Salima Tete accepts the certificate and rank during the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) Congress in Mungyeong, Korea
National women’s hockey team midfielder Salima Tete was on Thursday appointed as the AHF Athlete Ambassador from India for two years with effect from March 25.
Tete accepted the certificate and rank during the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) Congress in Mungyeong, Korea.
Tete, who led the Indian women’s junior hockey team to a fourth-place finish at the 2021 FIH Women’s Junior World Cup in Potchefstroom, South Africa, is among the four players from Asia who have been appointed to the post.
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As an AHF Athlete Ambassador, Tete, along with other selected athletes from Asia, will play a leadership role in the international representation, development and advocacy of athletes.
She will also work towards promoting awareness of the rights and welfare of athletes in the region.
“I am honored to be selected as an AHF athlete ambassador. As athletes from Asia, we face a lot of challenges in our careers. This position will allow me to bring our voices to the fore. I In this position, I look forward to making a positive impact on the lives of athletes in the region.”
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“I thank the Asian Hockey Federation for showing faith in me and also express my gratitude to Hockey India for their continued support in all my endeavours.” Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey also congratulated Tete for the honor and said, “It is heartening to see one of our Indian players being named as an AHF Athlete Ambassador. Salima (Tete) has over the years Has been one of the most talented sportspersons for India and has already demonstrated her qualities as a leader on the field.I am sure she will work for the betterment of the game and sportspersons and take our beloved sport to the global stage will have a positive impact.”
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