Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 3 (ANI): The Indian Men’s Hockey Team defender Amit Rohidas on Thursday earned his a hundred and fiftieth International Cap for India. The veteran defender, who hails from the Sundergarh district of Odisha, achieved the milestone throughout India’s opening sport of the Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 in opposition to China on the iconic Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium.
Rohidas, who performs the important thing function of the primary rusher within the Indian defence line-up, made his debut within the Indian Senior Men’s Hockey Team on the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2013 in Ipoh, Malaysia after a powerful show for the Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team on the 2011 Sultan of Johor Cup, and 2012 Sultan of Johor Cup. Rohidas, 30, was a part of the Indian Men’s Hockey Team that received the Silver medal within the 2013 Asia Cup, as per a Hockey India press launch.
Rohidas, who honed his hockey abilities at Panposh Sports Hostel, Rourkela, represented India on the 2013 FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup held in New Delhi. He additionally performed on the 2014 Hockey Men’s World League Final 2014. Rohidas made a comeback to the National facet after placing up a stable present within the Hockey India League in 2017 and went on to change into a mainstay within the Indian crew.
Rohidas additionally represented India on the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup Bhubaneswar 2018 and performed a significant function in India’s Bronze-medal successful success at Tokyo Olympics 2020. He additionally helped India attain a third-place end on the FIH Hockey Pro League 2021/22 and win the Silver medal at Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. He was conferred the ArjunaAward in 2021 for his historic efficiency in Tokyo.
Rohidas additionally represented India because the Vice Captain on the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela and was additionally part of the Indian Men’s Hockey Team that completed fourth within the FIH Hockey Pro League 2022/23.
“I have always felt a sense of pride whenever I have been given a chance to represent my country. I am grateful to the support staff, the coaches, my teammates, and Hockey India for their faith in me and for allowing me to express myself on the field. Because of their support, I have been lucky enough to receive my 150th international cap for India. I will continue to give my best and hope to represent India for many years to come,” Amit Rohidas mentioned.
Congratulating Amit Rohidas on his accomplishment, Hockey India President Padma Shri Dr Dilip Tirkey mentioned,”I congratulate Amit Rohidas on completing 150 International Caps for India. He has been a trusted member of the Indian team for the past few years and has shown tremendous progress since making his debut for the Junior team in 2013. He has become a source of inspiration for players originating from the Sundergarh region, because of his spirited display on the field, and his kind nature off the field. I offer my best wishes to Amit Rohidas for the upcoming tournaments.” India Men’s Hockey Team Schedule:third August, 2023: India vs China – 2030 hrs IST4th August, 2023: India vs Japan – 2030 hrs IST6th August, 2023: Malaysia vs India – 2030 hrs IST7th August, 2023: Korea vs India – 2030 hrs IST9th August, 2023: India vs Pakistan – 2030 hrs IST. (ANI)