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Adrian Albert D'souzaAdrian Albert D'souza (born March 24, 1984 in Mumbai, Maharashtra) is a field hockey goalkeeper from India, who made is international debut for the Men's National Team in January 2004 during the Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Adrian has more than 100 International Caps for his country in all competitions. D'Souza represented his native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics, where India finished in seventh place. ....more>>

Ajit Pal SinghAjit Pal Singh who was born on the 5th day in the month of April in the year 1947 was an Indian proficient field hockey player from Sansarpur, Punjab, India. He has led the team as the captain of the Indian National Hockey team. He was nominated for the Arjuna Award in the year 1970, and it was awarded to him in the year1972. He always played at center half position in the Hockey field.....more>>

Arjun Halappa Arjun Halappa (born December 17, 1980 in Somwarpet, Kodagu, Karnataka) is a professional Indian hockey player and former captain of Indian Hockey Team.Midfield maestro Arjun Halappa is the son of former East Bengal Hockey Club player B. K. Halappa,He hails from Kodagu (Coorg) District, Karnataka.....more>>

Ashok KumarAshok Kumar (born 1 June 1950 in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh), is a former Indian professional field hockey player. He is the son of the Indian hockey legend Dhyan Chand. Ashok Kumar is one of the legends in Indian hockey was known for his exceptional skills and ball control. He was a member of the Indian team that won the 1975 World Cup.He was awarded the Arjuna Award in 1974 and one year later scored the winning goal.....more>>

Aslam Sher KhanAslam Sher Khan (born 15 July 1953) is an Indian hockey player and a former member of the Indian team. In the 1975 World Cup held at Kuala Lumpur, Aslam Sher Khan helped Indian Hockey Team to win the gold medal. He as a member of the Indian team also participated in Munich Olympics held in 1972. Aslam Sher Khan has also been a Congress Member of Parliament and a Union Minister as well.....more>>

Balbir SinghBalbir Singh Dosanjh who was born on 10th day of October month in the year 1924, widely known as Balbir Singh Senior has been a past Indian Hockey player who has exemplified India in 3 Olympic Games receiving his team a Gold Medal win at all of the 3 matches and he has also remained the Coach of the Indian Hockey team for small period of time.....more>>

Bharat ChettriBharat Chettri (born in 1982, Kalimpong, West Bengal) is an Indian field hockey player. He belongs to the Nepali community of Kalimpong.He is the goalkeeper of the Indian hockey team.Chettri's professional career in field hockey began after he joined the Sports Authority of India's Centre of Excellence in Bangalorein 1998.....more>>

Dhanraj PillayDhanraj Pillay who was born 16th day of July month in the year 1968 in Pune, is an Indian field hockey player and past captain of the Indian hockey team that played at various matches. He is presently the manager of the Indian hockey team. He is also an associate of the ad hoc board of Indian Hockey Federation which was established after the deferment of Kanwar Pal Singh Gill.....more>>

Dhyan ChandDhyan Chand who was born on 29th day of the August month in the year 1905 was a very well-known Indian field hockey player, who is broadly considered as the ultimate field hockey player of all time in the world. Dhyan Chand is most recalled for his astonishing goal scoring feats, in count to receiving three Olympic gold medals in the year 1928, 1932 and 1936 respectively in field hockey, throughout an era where India was the most leading team in the game of Hockey. ....more>>

Ernest John Goodsir-CullenErnest John Goodsir-Cullen (July 15, 1912 - December 1993) was an Indian field hockey player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.In 1936 he was a member of the Indian field hockey team, which won the gold medal in Berlin. He played in all five matches as halfback.Goodsir-Cullen was born in Kerala.....more>>

Gagan Ajit SinghGagan Ajit Singh is an International Indian Hockey player and a very efficient striker on the field of hockey. He is the dearest son of renowned hockey player Ajit Singh, expert Indian Hockey player who played for the National Indian Hockey team at Munich Hockey Olympic Games in the year 1972 and Montreal Hockey Olympic Games in the year 1976. ....more>>

Jagbir SinghJagbir Singh (born 20 February 1965) the former Indian field hockey Centre Forward represented India in two Olympics (1988 & 1992), 1990 World Cup and was a leading light of the Indian team in all the major tournaments, for a decade, from 1985-95, including two Asian Games (1986 & 1990), the 1989 Asia Cup & Champions trophy.....more>>

Joseph  Deville ThomasJoseph "Joe" Deville Thomas Galibardy (January 10, 1915 - May 17, 2011)was an Indian field hockey player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.In 1936 he was a member of the Indian field hockey team, which won the gold medal. He played five matches as halfback.....more>>



Jude MenezesJude Menezes (born 8th May 1971 in Mumbai, Maharashtra) ) is a former field hockey goalkeeper from India who currently is the goalkeeping coach of the Blacks Sticks Women�s Team and the Head Coach of Auckland Women�s Hockey Team. Jude represented India at 133 international matches, prominent among them the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, 1998 Hockey World Cup at Utrecht, Holland and 2002 World Cup at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.....more>>

Kunwar Digvijay SinghKunwar Digvijay Singh (February 2, 1922 in Barabanki - March 27, 1978 in Lucknow), popularly known as"Babu", was an Indian field hockey player. He was born in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh.He received his early education at the Government High School, Barabanki and Kanyakubj Inter College, Lucknow.....more>>

Leslie ClaudiusLeslie Claudius is one amongst the very most well-known players in the history of the Indian hockey. Leslie Claudius is also considered to be one amongst the very best halfback hockey players ever played in the hockey game. This renowned player was a member of the National Indian hockey team which attained the Olympic gold medal for the three consecutive years in the year 1948, in the year 1952, in the year 1956 and won a silver medal in the year 1960.....more>>

Mohammed ShahidMohammed Shahid, a past field hockey player from the lands of India, was a courteous forwarder. He was one of the best agile players who had the skill to move towards any defense mechanism put forth by the opponent team, with his exceptional trickling skills. Mohammed Shahid was born on 14th day of April month in the year 1960.....more>>

Mullera Poovayya GaneshMullera Poovayya Ganesh (born 8 July 1946) is a former Indian professional field hockey player. He was also captain and coach of the Indian team. He was awarded the Arjuna Award in 1973.....more>>

Pargat SinghPargat Singh is a hockey player turned politician in India and belongs to the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal. He is a former Indian hockeyplayer and his playing position was of full back. He was considered as one of the world's best defenders erstwhile. He captainedIndian men's hockey team at 1992 Barcelona Olympics and 1996 Atlanta Olympics.....more>>

Peter Paul FernandesPeter Paul Fernandes (15 September 1916 - 24 January 1981) was an Indian Field Hockey player who competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. His selection made him the first Goan to represent India in hockey at the Olympics.....more>>

Prabhjot SinghPrabhjot Singh (born 14 August 1980) is a field hockey forward for the Indian National Hockey Team. He is best known for his fast and attacking play.Prabhjot was born in Gurdaspur, Punjab, India and graduated from D.A.V.....more>>

Prithipal SinghPrithipal Singh (28 January 1932 - 20 May 1983) was an Indian field hockey player nicknamed the "King of short corner" by hockey commentators.He participated in the Olympic field hockey three times and each time he scored the highest number of goals as a single player. ....more>>

Raghbir Singh BholaRaghbir Singh Bhola was born to a middle-class family in Multan (now Pakistan) on Aug 21st 1927. His ancestors belonged to Pind Dadan Khan and grandparents moved to Multan around the end of 18th century. He went to Government Model High School in Khanewal, which was known for its sporting facilities (Cricket, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Athletics etc.).....more>>

Roop Singh BaisRoop Singh Bais (8 September 1908 - 16 December 1977) was a legendary Indian hockey player. He was part of the celebrated Indian field hockey team which won gold medals for India at 1932 and 1936 Olympic Games. He was the younger brother of Dhyan Chand, the most celebrated player in Indian hockey and widely regarded as the greatest hockey player ever.....more>>