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Bhola Nath Singh to Serve Fourth Term as Hockey Jharkhand Chief Amid Legal Challenge
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 19 Jul 2026, 03:12 AM
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Despite a pending legal dispute, Bhola Nath Singh is poised to take on a fourth term as the chief of Hockey Jharkhand, according to reports.
Bhola Nath Singh, a veteran sports administrator, has been at the helm of Hockey Jharkhand for three terms. His leadership has overseen several state tournaments and development initiatives.
A legal challenge filed by a former board member has questioned his eligibility for a fourth term. The case is still pending in the courts.
Despite the litigation, election officials have confirmed that Singh will be reappointed as chief, pending the court’s decision. The board’s decision was announced in a meeting held in Ranchi.
The move is expected to bring continuity to the state’s hockey programs, but critics warn that unresolved legal issues could affect the board’s credibility.
A legal challenge filed by a former board member has questioned his eligibility for a fourth term. The case is still pending in the courts.
Despite the litigation, election officials have confirmed that Singh will be reappointed as chief, pending the court’s decision. The board’s decision was announced in a meeting held in Ranchi.
The move is expected to bring continuity to the state’s hockey programs, but critics warn that unresolved legal issues could affect the board’s credibility.