Personal life
Vokkaliga Ramachandra Raghunath is an Indian professional field hockey player. He plays as a fullback and is known for his abilities as a drag flicker. Raghunath was born on November 1, 1988 to a former Indian field hockey player V. S. Ramachandra and DoddamaneBojamma.Raghunath made his debut for India in the sub-junior side in the 2003 sub-junior Asia Cup in Dhaka that India won.
| Full name | Vokkaliga Ramachandra Raghunath
| | Born | 1 November 1988 (age 26)
Hathur, Kodagu, Karnataka, India
| | Playing Position | Fullback
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Years
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| | present | IOCL
| | 2013-present | Uttar Pradesh Wizards
| | 2005-present | India
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CareerHe made his senior debut in the national side during the bi-lateral series in 2005 against Pakistan, as a replacement. He was a part of the Indian team that won bronze in the 2007 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, silver in 2008, gold in the 2007 Asia Cup and silver in 2013. Having scored six goals in the 2013 Asia Cup, Raghunath was awarded the 'Best Player of the Tournament.In the auction of the inaugural Hockey India League, Raghunath was bought by the Uttar Pradesh franchise for USD 76,000with his base price being USD 13,900.
Hockey India LeagueThe team was named Uttar Pradesh Wizards. He captained the team to a third place finish in the inaugural season. He ended the first season having scored 9 goals in 14 games and the second season scoring 8 goals in 12 goals.
| Silver | 2014 Glasgow Asia Cup
| | Gold | 2007 Chennai
| | Silver | 2013 Ipoh
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| Gold | Asian Games 2014 Incheon
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