Kakamigahara [Japan], September 24 (ANI): Hockey India congratulated star midfielder Vivek Sagar Prasad on reaching a major milestone of 200 senior worldwide appearances for the Indian males’s staff. Vivek achieved the landmark throughout India’s third Pool A match in opposition to South Korea on the ongoing Asian Games 2026 in Japan.
The 26-year-old Vivek, who made his senior worldwide debut in 2018, has established himself as an essential member of the Indian staff as a consequence of his composure, versatility and talent to contribute in essential moments. Over the years, he has been a part of a number of memorable campaigns, together with India’s historic Olympic bronze medal-winning performances on the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Games, as per a Hockey India press launch.Â
The playmaker was additionally a part of the Indian staff that gained the gold medal on the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou and bronze within the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, whereas he has a silver medal from the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and one other from the 2018 Champions Trophy in Breda.
Vivek’s listing of honours additionally consists of two gold medals on the Hero Asian Champions Trophy, having been a part of India’s title-winning campaigns in 2023 and 2024. He additionally performed a key position in India’s victorious 2025 Asia Cup marketing campaign. In recognition of his contribution to Indian hockey, Vivek was conferred the distinguished Arjuna Award in 2021.
To mark the big day, Vivek was introduced with a commemorative jersey by India’s Chief Coach Craig Fulton, celebrating his achievement of finishing 200 senior worldwide appearances.
Congratulating Vivek on his achievement, Hockey India President, Dr Dilip Tirkey, mentioned: “Completing 200 senior international appearances is a remarkable milestone and a testament to Vivek’s consistency, commitment and passion for Indian hockey. I congratulate him on this special achievement and wish him many more memorable moments in the Indian jersey.”
Hockey India’s Secretary General, Bhola Nath Singh, additionally praised Vivek on this momentous event. “Vivek reaching 200 senior worldwide appearances is a proud second for Hockey India and Indian hockey. His journey displays the arduous work, self-discipline and dedication required to maintain excellence on the worldwide degree. Vivek has performed an essential position in a few of India’s memorable campaigns, and this milestone is a becoming recognition of his contribution. We congratulate him and need him continued success within the years forward,’ mentioned the Secretary General. (ANI)