Jammu, July 31 -- Hockey-Jammu and Kashmir today clarified that the inclusion of four players from another state is permitted under the rules and regulations of Hockey India, and added that as the standard of hockey in Jammu and Kashmir continues to improve, more and more local players will represent the union Territory on merit.
In a statement circulated on its social media handle, Hockey J&K today said that Hockey Jammu and Kashmir has acted strictly within these regulations, and the decision has been taken solely in the interest of developing hockey in the union Territory.
"We have noticed that certain statements have been made alleging that Hockey Jammu and Kashmir is "playing with the future of local players" by including four player...