The Indian Men’s Hockey Team defender Amit Rohidas earned his 150th International Cap for India. The veteran defender, who hails from the Sundergarh district of Odisha, achieved the milestone during India’s opening game of the Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 against China at the iconic Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium. Rohidas, who plays the key role of the first rusher in the Indian defence line-up, made his debut in the Indian Senior Men’s Hockey Team at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2013 in Ipoh, Malaysia after an impressive display for the Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team at the 2011 Sultan of Johor Cup, and 2012 Sultan of Johor Cup. Rohidas, 30, was part of the Indian Men’s Hockey Team that won the Silver medal in the 2013 Asia Cup. Rohidas, who honed his hockey skills at Panposh Sports Hostel, Rourkela, represented India at the 2013 FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup held in New Delhi. He also played at the 2014 Hockey Men’s World League Final 2014. Rohidas made a comeback to the National side after putting up a solid show in the Hockey India League in 2017 and went on to become a mainstay in the Indian team. He also represented India at the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup Bhubaneswar 2018 and played a vital role in India’s Bronze-medal winning success at Tokyo Olympics 2020.
