Amit Rohidas
Amit Rohidas (born 10 May 1993) is an Indian field hockey player who plays as a defender for the Indian national team. He was a part of the Indian squad that won the bronze medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
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| Born |
10 May 1993 Sundergarh district, Odisha, India | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)[1] | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Petroleum Sports Promotion Board | ||
| National team | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013 | India U21 | ||
| 2013– | India | 114 | (17) |
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| Last updated on: 5 August 2021 | |||
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Life and career
Rohidas was born on 10 May 1993 in Saunamara village of Sundergarh district. He started playing hockey in his village and joined the Panposh Sports Hostel in Rourkela in 2004. He was selected in the national junior team in 2009.[2]
Rohidas was selected in the senior squad for the 2013 Asia Cup in Ipoh where the Indian team won the silver medal. He made a comeback to the Indian side in 2017.
References
- "ROHIDAS Amit". www.worldcup2018.hockey. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
- "HIL is the best thing to happen in my life: Amit Rohidas". The Times of India. 5 January 2013. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
External links
- Amit Rohidas at Hockey India
- Amit Rohidas at FIH
- Amit Rohidas at Olympedia
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