Manipur, July 11 -- Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Saturday congratulated Gyanendro Ningombam on being named as the new officiating president of Hockey India and said that it was a matter of pride for Manipur.

"Congratulations Shri. Gyanendro Ningombam, on being named as the new officiating President of Hockey India. It is a matter of great pride for Manipur and I believe Indian hockey will be taken to greater heights under your Presidency," CM Biren said in a Facebook post.

The veteran hockey player, senior journalist, theatre artiste and senior vice president of Hockey India was named as the officiating president of Hockey India in an Executive Board meeting held on Friday.

"In the Hockey India Emergent Executive Board meeti...