NEW DELHI: The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, announced today the official start of the centenary celebrations marking 100 Years of Indian Hockey (1925–2025). The grand event, organized in association with Hockey India, will commence on November 7 at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi, supported by parallel grassroots events across the nation.

The celebrations are designed to honour India’s rich hockey heritage, which includes a legacy of eight Olympic gold medals and 13 Olympic podium finishes. The initiative will not be confined to the capital; it is set to become a nationwide festival of the sport:

Dr. Mandaviya stated, “Hockey is more than just a sport for India — it is part of our identity and collective spirit. The celebrations

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