New Delhi [India], Aug 25 (ANI): Sports Authority of India on Tuesday accepted David John's resignation as the High-Performance Director of Hockey India.

John had resigned from the post on August 18, 2020, with immediate effect, through an email to Sports Authority of India and Hockey India.

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"He resigned citing concern for his personal health in the current COVID-19 situation in India," SAI said in an official statement.

John has now expressed his desire to go back to Australia.

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He had a contract with SAI till September 2021. (ANI)

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