One Million Hockey Legs Newsletter August 2015 Exactly one year ago we first discussed whether we would be able to contribute to the Memorandum of Understanding between the governments of India and the Netherlands regarding further grassroots sports development in India. After a couple of months and several visits to India to scan possibilities and line up objectives and ambitions with the governments and hockey associations involved, the concept of One Million Hockey Legs was born in the spring of 2015 and officially launched in May in the residence of the Ambassador of India to the Netherlands. Ever since we have been in a flow. An Advisory Board has been established and (former) top players from India and the Netherlands joined as ambassadors. This autumn we will start with the first coach-the-coach programs and Summer Camps. In this newsletter we inform you about what’s going on at 1MHL. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact us via
[email protected] Floris Jan Bovelander Rob van Nes Dutch P.M. Mark Rutte; “One Million Hockey Legs great example of collaboration between India and The Netherlands” On 5, 6 and 7 June Mumbai was painted Orange having a Dutch government and trade delegation visiting the city. The temporary Edelgrass astro turf pitch at Cross Maidan Garden was a popular spot in Holland Village. Many children enjoyed the 1MHL activities. Dutch PM Mark Rutte, Ambassador Stoelinga and Consul General Geoffrey van Leeuwen took time from their busy schedules to watch a match between Dutch and Indian all-stars ending in a 10-10 draw.