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Dr. Sarwan Singh Channy, IAS

  • President 1 Feb 2010 - 22 Dec 2013
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  • Born 5 May 1954 (age 70)
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  • Residence Chandigarh

Biography

Dr. Sarwan Singh Channy was born on 5 May 1954. He is son-in-law of His Excellency Giani Zail Singh, 7th President of the Republic of India.

On 1 February 2010, Dr. Channy was elected President of the Handball Federation of India, succeeding the esteemed Padma Shri Dr. Roshan Lal Anand, the longest-serving president in HFI’s history. Dr. Channy’s tenure as HFI President lasted until 22 December 2013, during which he worked tirelessly to promote and develop handball across the country.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in political science; Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.); Postgraduate degree in public administration (Panjab University, Chandigarh)

Career

He joined the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) in 1982, serving in the Punjab cadre. He superannuated from service on 31 May 2014, retiring as Principal Secretary of the Transport Department, Government of Punjab. He also served as Chief Information Commissioner of Punjab (17 Sep 2014 – 4 May 2019).

Sports Administration

HFI President (1 Feb 2010 – 22 Dec 2013); HFI Vice President (‽ 1994 – 2010); HFI Senior Vice President; President of Punjab Handball Association

Sitting from left to right: Dr. Sarwan Singh Channy (President-Elect), Padma Shri Dr. Roshan Lal Anand (Ougoing President), Dr. Surinder Mohan Bali (Secretary General), Anandeshwar Pandey (Treasurer) during the HFI Annual General Body Meeting held in Ludhiana, Punjab on 1 February 2010.
Dr. Sarwan Singh Channy with HFI Secretary General Dr. Surinder Mohan Bali during the 40th Senior Women's National Handball Championship held at Delhi from 4 - 9 January 2012.
Dr. Sarwan Singh Channy with HFI Joint Secretary Radha Ahlawat during the 40th Senior Women's National Handball Championship held at Delhi from 4 - 9 January 2012.

HFI President (2010 - 2013)

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