Union Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya today recalled India’s glorious past in hockey and its dominance on the global stage. Addressing an event in New Delhi to commemorate 100 years of Indian hockey, Dr Mandaviya praised the sportsmanship of renowned international hockey players and their efforts to bring glory to India by winning various matches even during difficult times.

 

 

Referring to Indian hockey’s past achievements, the Minister expressed confidence that collective efforts will lead to further successes. Dr Mandaviya said that the Indian team has regained its centuries-old legacy of victory by learning from difficulties in the past.

 

 

Meanwhile, Dr Mandaviya also unveiled the trophy for the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup. Starting from the 28th of this month and continuing till 10th December this year, this tournament will be played in two cities, Chennai and Madurai and over 11, 500 players will participate in 24 matches. 

 

 

On this occasion, an exhibition hockey match between the Sports Minister’s eleven and Hockey India’s eleven was played in New Delhi today to mark the centenary celebrations of Indian Hockey.

 

 

The match included participation from Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya,  Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju and other dignitaries. Former stars of the Indian hockey team were also present on the occasion to witness the match. The match was won by Sports Minister eleven by 3-1. 

 

 

Indian Hockey Federation was incorporated on 7th November, 19,25, which was later replaced by Hockey India in 2009.