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    Dilip Tirkey (born 25 November 1977), is a former captain of the Indian field hockey team, politician and sports administrator. He was awarded Padma Shree in 2004. Currently he is the president of Hockey India. [1] Personal life. Dilip Tirkey was born in a Kurukh (Oraon) tribal family in Saunamara village of Sundargarh, Orissa on 25 November 1977.

  2. Jan 5, 2013 · Dilip Tirkey is the highest capped player in Indian hockey history and a hero to the tribal youth of Orissa. Learn about his journey from a humble background to the national team, his achievements, and his love for the sport.

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  3. 2 days ago · MUMBAI: Hockey India president and former India hockey captain Dilip Tirkey is upbeat about the Indian men's hockey team's chances of repeating its 2020 Tokyo Olympics feat and clinching a medal ...

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  5. Jul 19, 2020 · Hailing from the tribal belt of Odisha's Sundargarh district, Dilip Tirkey became a formidable name in world hockey. Tirkey's swift footwork and wizardly interception of the ball put him in the...

  6. Sep 23, 2022 · NEW DELHI: Former India captain Dilip Tirkey on Friday became Hockey India 's first player-president after his unopposed election to the top post as yet another sportsperson has grabbed the top job in a National Sports Federation (NSF).

  7. Sep 23, 2022 · Tirkey latest ex-player in top job after becoming Hockey India president. With the promise of ensuring “Indian hockey reaches new heights," Tirkey was left as the sole candidate for the president’s post after the two other contestants, Uttar Pradesh’s Rakesh Katiyal and Jharkhand’s Bhola Nath Singh, withdrew their nominations on Friday.

  8. Sep 23, 2022 · Dilip served Indian hockey with distinction. He was the second tribal player to captain India in the Olympics after Jaipal Singh Munda in 1928, played in three Olympics (1996 Atlanta,...