Hockey-The National Game of India

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Hockey is played between two teams like other sports along with the use of a ball and hockey sticks. There are many types of hockey such as bandy, field hockey, ice hockey, rink hockey, street hockey, roller hockey, which are played all over the world. Whenever the term hockey is used in general it stands for field hockey, but in some countries such as the United States, Canada, Russia, Eastern and Northern Europe, the term hockey refers to ice hockey.

In India, we mostly play Field Hockey. Field Hockey used to be India’s National Sport. Previously Hockey and its related work were handled Indian Hockey Federation (1925-2008) but in 2008 Indian Hockey Federation was dissolved and a new Governing Body named Hockey India came into existence on May 20, 2009, to direct and conduct all the activities for Men and Women’s Hockey in India. Hockey India is recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India.  Hockey India is affiliated with the Indian Olympics Association (IOA), the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and Asian Hockey Federation (AHF). Hockey India trains players at sub-junior, junior and senior-level with the help of the Sports Ministry. The Hockey India logo resembles Ashok Chakra but in the place of lines, there are hockey sticks. This logo was launched on 24^th July 2009.

India has produced many hockey legends over the year but from 1927 to 1956 was the golden period of Indian Hockey. In this time period, Indian Hockey won many Olympics and other medals. 

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Hockey India’s Achievements at various Tournaments- Recognized in promoting hockey as a sport both nationally as well as on the international platform, Hockey India announced the first-ever ‘Hockey India Annual Awards’ for the players. The coveted award to commence from the year 2014.

Known in the sports arena for their contribution towards hockey and working dedicatedly towards the betterment of the sport as well as motivating its players in each category, Hockey India will now be seen identifying and rewarding the most promising and potent players from the current as well as upcoming teams.

List of Awards –

Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award – Rs.30,00,000/-

Dhruv Batra Award Player of the Year (Men) – Rs.25,00,000/-

Dhruv Batra Award Player of the Year (Women) – Rs.25,00,000/-

Jugraj Singh Award for Upcoming Player of the Year (Men – Under 21) – Rs.10,00,000/-

Asunta Lakra Award for Upcoming Player of the Year (Women – Under 21) – Rs.10,00,000/-

Baljit Singh Award for Goalkeeper of the Year – Rs.5,00,000/-

Pargat Singh Award for Defender of the Year – Rs.5,00,000/-

Ajit Pal Singh Award for Midfielder of the Year – Rs.5,00,000/-

Dhanraj Pillay Award for Forward of the Year – Rs.5,00,000/-

Jaman Lal Sharma Award for Invaluable Contribution – Rs.5,00,000/-

Hockey India President Award for Outstanding Achievement – Rs.5,00,000/-

Each award will consist of a glittering trophy, certificate and cash award. The decision to announce the awards was taken on 10 November 2014, in the 26th Meeting of the Hockey India Executive Board held in Delhi.

Source: Official Hockey India Website