Bhopal: Expressing serious concern over decline of Indian Hockey in the recent past, chairman of the ad-hoc selection committee of IHF, former olympian Aslam Sher Khan today sought "Aam Aadmi's" participation to restore its pristine glory.

Describing suspension of K P S Gill-headed Indian Hockey Federation as a "historic" step, Khan, who arrived in his native town for the first time after taking charge, said a comprehensive strategy including selection process was being worked out to revive Indian Hockey.

Aslam, a former Union Minister heading the five-member selection committee, said he would not mind even "Chak De India" fame Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and other stars coming out to help Indian hockey achieving its old heights.

He said that "Chak De" loudly speaks Shah Rukh Khan's eagerness to do what he can for the Indian Hockey. "I, on my part will do the same, what Shah Rukh had done to revive hockey in the field Chak De India".

Asked whether the new committee headed by him would revive the decision, particularly the selection of players, Khan, who played a stellar role in India's hockey gold medal in mid-seventies said "we are are players. We do not believe in ill will. We can't be vindictive. Our effort would be to see that good player should not suffer any discrimination".
Source : PTI