Hockey India begins celebration of 100 years of Indian Hockey.
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On 7th November 2024, Hockey India (HI) announced a year-long celebration to mark the 100th year of Indian hockey. 2025, the centenary year of Hockey India, is a tribute to a century of unparalleled excellence and vision for the future of Hockey in India.
- Hockey India was formed as India's first national body for Hockey on 7th November 1925 in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh (MP).
Main Points:- (i) As a part of the celebration, Hockey India relaunched the Men's Hockey India League (HIL) after a 7-year pause and also announced the launch of the Women's HIL.
(ii) Over these 100 years, the Indian Men's hockey team has won 8 gold medals, one silver and 4 bronze medals in the Olympics. They have also won the 1975 Hockey World Cup trophy.
President: Dr. Dilip Kumar Tirkey
Secretary General: Bhola Nath Singh,
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