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World-class specialists to attend on Jugraj

Chennai Sept.15 . No effort is being spared by the Indian Hockey Federation to ensure that the injured defender and the rising star, Jugraj Singh, gets the necessary treatment to recover in the quickest possible time to don the national colours again.

The IHF is exploring the feasibility of arranging for his medical and physiotherapy treatment either by inviting a famous specialist to the country, or sending the injured player abroad once he is declared fit to travel.

The Senior Vice-President, Mr. N.S. Batra and Secretary-General, Mr. K. Jothikumaran called on Jugraj Singh at Ludhiana last week and met the doctors treating the injured player.

Mr. Batra, who is also managing a hospital in Delhi, shares the view that Jugraj should be moved out of Ludhiana for a more sophisticated treatment by specialists as early as possible. It is gathered that the IHF has sought help from South Africa and Australia for recommending the names of world-class specialists to attend on Jugraj Singh.

The IHF, apart from writing to the Secretary-General of the International Hockey Federation (FIH), Mr. Peter Cohen, has also requested Mr. Steve Jaspan, Chairman of the Competitions Committee from South Africa, to suggest doctors specialised in treatment of such injuries sustained by Jugraj.

The IHF believes that South Africa has the best team of doctors since several Indian cricketers have availed themselves of their help to recover in a remarkably quick time.

The IHF is also seeking help from Australia where the best of facilities are said to be available with the Australian Institute of Sport.

In fact, the IHF is keen to negotiate with a specialist like Dr. Peter Parkins in Melbourne.

Help from the sports medicine expert, Dr. Joginder Singh of Germany, has been sought.

Dr. Joginder Singh has offered to give the best for Jugraj even in Frankfurt since he knows the player well after the twin tours of Germany and the Netherlands.

Financing the medical expenses in this regard does not seem to be an inhibiting factor.

The Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Mr. Vijay Goel, has sought complete details from the IHF when Messrs. Jothikumaran and Batra called on him recently in this regard.

The Ministry is likely to grant around Rs. 1.75 lakhs towards this, and also will consider any specific proposal submitted by the IHF for treating Jugraj.

Sahara sanctions Rs. five lakhs

Meanwhile, the chief IHF sponsor, Sahara-India, has sanctioned Rs. five lakhs towards Jugraj's expenses.

The Punjab Government has also promised financial support to the injured player.

Details of Jugraj's treatment will be finalised in the next few days once the response for the IHF's letters comes through.

Also, the IHF is closely monitoring the progress of Jugraj at the Ludhiana hospital and hopes that the player will be declared fit enough soon to travel either to Delhi or for any other country outside for treatment.

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