Rio de Janerio, Brazil, 11 August: Prolific midfielder S.K Uthappa completed his 100th International match for India on Thursday here at the Rio Olympics again Netherlands. The 24-year-old from Coorg, Karnataka made his international debut against South Arica in January 2012 at the Karbonn Cup Hockey five-match test series.
In his debut match, he scored a brilliant goal in the 53rd minute mark that perhaps sealed his position in the team. Since then, the young player has matured as a team player and was also picked in the Indian team for the 2012 London Olympics.
He has been a reliable player in the midfield and has been part of the Indian team that has climbed up the ranks in the recent past. He represented the country in the 2013 Asia Cup when the team when the Silver Medal. He was also a part of the 2016 Silver medal feat in the Sultan Azlan Shah tournament and the Silver Medal achievement in the 2016 FIH Champions Trophy.
Md. Mushtaque Ahmad, Secretary General, Hockey India, congratulated S.K Uttappa on his 100th international appearance. “Uthappa is a very talented young player and has earned his position in the team with some commendable performances. I congratulate him on completing 100 matches for India and I am sure he has it in him to go on strong for another 100 matches for the team.”
HOCKEY INDIA (HI) is the governing body having an exclusive mandate to direct and conduct all activities for both men and women hockey in India. It is recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India as the sole body responsible towards promoting Hockey in India.
Headquartered in New Delhi, Hockey India was established on 20th May, 2009 and is affiliated to the International Hockey Federation (FIH), the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and Asian Hockey Federation (AHF).
Committed to the development of Hockey in the country, Hockey India with the assistance of Sports Authority of India and Department of Sports, Government of India, has drawn out a Long-Term Development Programme (LTDP) to train players, provide world-class infrastructure and International exposure besides regular international competition. With its vision to popularise the game and constantly promote it, Hockey India is dedicated to getting our team into the top three in the world.
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