Hockey Te Charcha - Episode 23

In this episode of Hockey Te Charcha, we speak with Former Indian Men’s Hockey Team Captain Dilip Tirkey. Tirkey holds the distinction of being the most capped Indian hockey player of all time with 412 International appearances over a career spanning 15 years. He is a former Rajya Sabha representative for the state of Odisha, and presently serves as the Chairman of the Odisha Hockey Promotion Council.

In this free-wheeling conversation, Tirkey reminisces about the highs & lows and countless memories of his playing days. He offers his insights into present day International hockey and the developments in modern day hockey from various perspectives.

In what is scheduled to be a crucial period for Indian hockey with an upcoming Hockey World Cup in the state of Odisha in January 2023, Tirkey speaks about the impact that hosting the prestigious event for the second successive time in Odisha will have on the fans and aspiring young players in the region. Tune in to listen to the full episode.