? When and how did your journey to Oman begin?
1982 Nominated by Govt. of India and Indian Hockey Federation as a National Hockey Coach of Oman for 1982 Asian Games at Delhi.

? Tell us a bit about you, your family and your life in Oman.
This is my Second Home. My Family is based in Mumbai and they keep visiting me. I have travelled all over the world to attend 4 Olympics and 5 Asian Games thus I have an experience that Sultanate of Oman is most peaceful country in the world under the dynamic leadership of H.M.Sultan Qaboos Bin Said. I am here for last 35 years

? Let’s talk about your education? Where did you complete your studies from?
My Elementary education was in Sitapur till Matriculation and Higher studies at Lucknow university for graduation (Jubilee inter college, Lucknow). Completed Hockey Coach course from National Institute of sports, Patiala 1976.

? How much do you miss India and what do you miss the most?
I miss my family, my culture and heritage and my grandchildren and grand grand children as well as my golden era of hockey with Dada Dhyanchand, Dada Kishanlal, K.D.Singh Babu with whom I played and they molded my career.

? How do you feel about residing in Oman? What do you like the most about Oman?
Oman is a dream country for a peaceful living and Environmentally neat and clean. The Omani nationals are very hospitable and hold a wonderful culture and heritage.

? What have been recent achievements and contribution to the NRI community?
I am the chairman of celebration of 3 important events under patronage of embassy of India in Muscat for the past 12 years.
1st is Republic Day of India Hockey Festival supported by embassy and Oman hockey association.
2nd The independence day of India Hockey Festival
3rd Dhyanchand day Hockey
4th Introduced Hockey in All the Indian Schools in Muscat, Jalan, Muladha for Boys and Girls.
5th Established a local Indian hockey team with the support of Mr bellu kuttappa which is called Team Coorg Oman. A leading Club.

? Do you have any message you that would like to share with other like-minded NRIs across the globe?
I am highly delighted and honored to submit to join a new country. Please obtain all the information regarding the emigration rules and the government rules and regulation governing before arrival. Most important to know the living conditions as well as the social culture and heritage and be prepared to work with devotion for the development of the new country.

? Which personality you believe are the most influential to you?
My role model was Dr. Saravepalli Radha Kishnan ( president of India in daily life). In sports where my passion is hockey there were three legend who had molded my career 1- dada Dhayan Chand captain 1936 Olympics , 2. dada Kishan Lal captain 1948 Olympic team and the greatest personality of K.D. Singh Babu .

? Describe and give examples of your role as a role model for the players or your team and others.
I have the honor to serve hockey from the age of 8 years. My devotion, hard work and sacrifices as well as confidence in my abilities paid me rich dividend as i served hockey more than 75 years. International hockey player, international hockey coach , international umpire, international administrator, technical advisor and now serving at the age of 87 as the sports consultant. 
I served Indian hockey from 1949-1982 (33 years) and Oman from 1982 - 2017(35 years) thus i have established a unique record in history of hockey beside another land mark record that i represented Sultanate of Oman in four Olympics, and 5 Asian games, my record that represented from another country Sultanate of Oman for India i was the coach of Indian men’s team in 1973, 1975 and 1981, while as coach India of 1978 women cup Madrid and tour of Holland France and Britain 1979 Pre-Olympics for Indian women's team at Moscow . 
During coaching career had produced several Olympic players who later became the coaches of India
Thus i am proud of my accomplishment in hockey and in Olympics as the technical advisor of Oman Olympic committee from 1983 to 2003

? What are the challenges you face you face during your career
I had to face lot of challenges but my determination and fighting qualities in adverse circumstances prevailed me over all obstacle, such as finding the financial resources, administrative problems. noncooperation by different quarters, but i was most fortunate to be supported by press and media .. thus i had the moral support to fulfill my mission in life most successfully

? You have any suggestions for the development of sports back in home country
It’s very vast subject still i can mention few points. The Indian sports are governed by the autonomous bodies supported by the Govt. of India. The financial assistance is provided by the Govt. for International and Olympic participation. In modern day the advancement in science and technologies the planning and development with aid of advance technologies and science. It must be followed and supported by top sports experts. The sports must be promoted from the grass root level which is most neglected part. School, Colleges, Universities are our nurseries. Political parties should be barred in the interest of development .