Dr. Narinder Batra
Former Position: President
Organisation: Indian Olympic Association (IOA)
Sport / Sector: Hockey / Sports Administration
Working Area: India and International Sports
Location: India
Administrator Information
| Full Name | Dr. Narinder Dhruv Batra |
| Popular Name | Narinder Batra |
| Profession / Role | Sports Administrator |
| Former Position | President, Indian Olympic Association |
| Sport / Sector | Hockey / Olympic Sports Administration |
| Working Area | India and International Sports |
| Known As | Former IOA President and Former FIH President |
| Years Active | 1990s – Present |
Narinder Batra Profile
Narinder Batra is one of India’s most recognised sports administrators, known for his leadership roles in Indian and international sports governance.
He served as President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), President of the International Hockey Federation (FIH), and Member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Who is Narinder Batra?
Narinder Batra is a former hockey administrator who became one of the most influential Indian figures in global sports administration.
He is widely known for becoming the first Indian to head the International Hockey Federation and for holding major positions in both national and international Olympic sports governance.
Professional Background
Early Sports Background
Batra had an association with hockey from an early stage and later moved into sports administration, where he became closely associated with hockey governance in India.
Hockey Administration
He held leadership roles in Hockey Jammu & Kashmir and Hockey India, contributing to hockey administration at state and national levels.
International Hockey Federation
In 2016, Narinder Batra was elected President of the International Hockey Federation. His election marked a historic moment for Indian sports administration.
He was re-elected as FIH President in 2021, securing a second consecutive term at the international level.
Indian Olympic Association
Narinder Batra was elected President of the Indian Olympic Association in December 2017 and served during an important period for Indian Olympic sports administration.
International Olympic Committee
He became a Member of the International Olympic Committee in 2019, further strengthening his international sports governance profile.
Positions and Responsibilities
- Former President: Indian Olympic Association (IOA)
- Former President: International Hockey Federation (FIH)
- Former Member: International Olympic Committee (IOC)
- Former President: Hockey India
- Former Chairman: Hockey India League
- Former President: Commonwealth Games Association of India
Major Contributions
Narinder Batra played an important role in Indian hockey administration and later became a prominent face of Indian sports governance at the Olympic level.
His tenure in international hockey administration was significant because he became the first Indian to lead the International Hockey Federation.
His leadership roles across IOA, FIH and IOC made him one of the most internationally visible Indian sports administrators of his time.
Awards and Recognition
- Former President of the International Hockey Federation
- Former President of the Indian Olympic Association
- Former Member of the International Olympic Committee
- First Indian to head the International Hockey Federation
- FIH President’s Award recipient
- Honorary Doctorate recipient
Official Sources and Public Profiles
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