Coach Hohn’s contract unlikely to be extended

11 August,2021 07:09 AM IST |  New Delhi  |  PTI

The German was appointed as chief coach in November 2017 for one year to train the likes of Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, Shivpal Singh and Annu Rani

Neeraj Chopa, Annu Rani and Shivpal Singh. Pics/PTI, AFP


Former world record holder and national javelin coach Uwe Hohn is on his way out as his contract, which run till the end of Tokyo Olympics, is unlikely to be extended.

The German was appointed as chief coach in November 2017 for one year to train the likes of Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, Shivpal Singh and Annu Rani.

It is learnt that Hohn had demanded 50 per cent hike in his salary, which is to be tax-free, besides first class air tickets.

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