The Indian women's hockey team midfielder Salima Tete was appointed as the AHF Athletes Ambassador from India for a term of two years from March 2023 to March 2025.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The certificate and the position were accepted by Salima Tete during the AHF Congress held in Mungyeong, Korea on Thursday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Salima, who led the Indian women's junior hockey team as captain to a fourth-place finish at the FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup South Africa 2021 in Potchefstroom, South Africa, is among the four players from Asia to be appointed for the position.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
As the AHF Athletes Ambassador, Salima Tete, along with the other selected athletes from Asia, will play a leadership role in the international representation, development, and advocacy of athletes. She will also be working towards promoting awareness about athletes' rights and athletes' welfare from the region.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking on the appointment, Salima Tete said, "I am honoured to be selected as one of the AHF Athletes Ambassadors. As athletes from Asia, we face a lot of challenges in our careers. This position will allow me to bring our voices to the front. I hope to make a positive impact on the lives of athletes from the region with this position. I sincerely thank the Asian Hockey Federation for showcasing their faith in me and also express my gratitude to Hockey India for their constant support in all my endeavours."<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Padma Shri Dr. Dilip Tirkey, Hockey India President congratulated Salima Tete on getting the honour.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking on the appointment, Salima Tete said, "I am honoured to be selected as one of the AHF Athletes Ambassadors. As athletes from Asia, we face a lot of challenges in our careers. This position will allow me to bring our voices to the front. I hope to make a positive impact on the lives of athletes from the region with this position. I sincerely thank the Asian Hockey Federation for showcasing their faith in me and also express my gratitude to Hockey India for their constant support in all my endeavours."<\/p>\r\n\r\n