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Amit Rohidas (born 10 May 1993) is an Indian field hockey player from Odisha. He plays as a defender for the Indian national team and is also the vice-captain of the team. He was a part of the Indian squad that won the bronze medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics. He also won gold medal in 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou. Life and career
4 days ago · Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s hockey star Amit Rohidas is set to be a two-time Olympian after being named in the Indian squad for next month’s Paris Olympics. The 31-year-old defender was part of the team which claimed a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago. Rohidas, gold-medallist at the 2022 Asian Games (Hangzhou), Asian Champions Trophy (Chennai 2023) and Asia Cup (Dhaka 2017), is the only player from Odisha in the Paris-bound squad. ...
4 days ago · Amit Rohidas is the only Odia player included in the team. Jarmanpreet Singh, Sanjay, Raj Kumar Pal, Abhishek, and Sukhjeet Singh are the five players who are set to make their Olympic debut in Paris. Drag-flicker and defender Harmanpreet will find support from midfielder Hardik Singh in leadership duties. Harmanpreet is set to play in his third Olympics, having debuted as the youngest member of the Indian squad at the 2016 Rio Olympics and subsequently contributing to the bronze medal win ...
Jan 13, 2023 · Amit Rohidas effortlessly scored a goal, nutmegged players and kept the Spanish attackers at bay. The India vice-captain could do everything that was asked of him on a night when the team produced a near-perfect defensive performance.
Amit Rohidas was a key member of the Indian team which won the bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and helped India win silver at the Commonwealth Games 2022 with his defensive abilities. With a brilliant sense of anticipation, Rohidas is a pillar of strength at defence.
May 10, 2024 · Hon’ble MR Shri @AshwiniVaishnaw met Amit Rohidas, part of Gold Medalist Indian hockey team & member of Railway family, to extend his warm congratulations to him & Indian Contingent for its remarkable achievements in 19th Asian Games held at Hangzhou, China.
Oct 7, 2023 · Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced a cash award of Rs 1.5 crore for Odia defender Amit Rohidas for his role in India's gold medal win at the 19th Asian Games. Patnaik praised Rohidas' outstanding performance and called him an inspiration for aspiring athletes.
Sep 23, 2023 · Over the years, Amit Rohidas has established himself as a pivotal man in the backline of the Indian hockey team. He recently completed 150 caps for the senior national team when he took the field during the Asian Champions Trophy match against China in August.
Oct 8, 2023 · BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday announced a cash award of Rs 1.5 crore for defender-dragflicker Amit Rohidas for his significant role in India’s historic gold medal ...
Aug 3, 2023 · The Indian Men's Hockey Team defender Amit Rohidas on Thursday 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 Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 against China at the iconic Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium.
