Hockey India felicitates India junior team members

NEW DELHI, November 21, 2012: Hockey India felicitated the Indian junior men team that won Silver medal at the 2nd Sultan of Johar Cup at Malaysia earlier this week. The felicitation was held at Hotel The Lalit at New Delhi on Tuesday.

Hockey India presented Sushant Tirkey, who was declared best goalkeeper of the tournament at 2nd Sultan of Johar Cup, a cheque of Rs 1 lakh.

Also Hockey India announced that it would present an iPad to each of the 18 members and the support staff of the team. The senior men’s team leaving for Australia to participate in the International Super Series at Perth and 34th Champions Trophy at Melbourne was also present at the function.

“We are happy that the junior team came home after a good showing in the Sultan of Johor Cup. It has come as good preparation for the team that will compete in the FIH Junior Men World Cup in India in December 2013,” Hockey India Secretary-General Dr Narinder Batra said.

Speaking on behalf of the team, Sushant Tirkey said the rewards came as encouragement for the squad. “We feel happy that Hockey India has recognised our efforts,” he said. “I can assure you that I will continue to work hard and contribute towards bringing India back in the elite league of hockey nations.”

Photo caption (top): Members of Indian junior men hockey team celebrating their victory during a party organized by Hockey India in New Delhi on November 21, 2012.

Bottom: Mr Tapan Das (Executive Member, Hockey India), Ms Elena Norman (CEO, Hockey India) and Cdr R.K Srivastav presenting cheque of Rs 1 lakh to goalkeeper Sushant Tirkey in New Delhi on November 21, 2012.

Press release