Prabodh Tirkey

Prabodh Tirkey (born 6 October 1984) is an Indian hockey midfielder. He is a former captain of the Indian hockey team. On 4 September 2023 he joined the Indian National Congress in Odisha and formally debuted in politcs.

Prabodh Tirkey
Personal information
Born (1984-10-06) 6 October 1984
Lulkidihi, Sundergarh
Odisha, India
Height 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)[1]
Playing position Halfback
Senior career
Years Team
Orissa Steelers
Mumbai Marines
Kalinga Lancers
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
India 161 (2)
Medal record
Men’s Field Hockey
Representing  India
Asian Games
Bronze medal – third place2010 GuangzhouTeam
Asia Cup
Gold medal – first place2007 ChennaiTeam
Sultan Azlan Shah Cup
Bronze medal – third place2007 MalaysiaTeam
Champions Challenge
Bronze medal – third place2007 BelgiumTeam

Personal life

Prabodh is the younger brother of the Indian hockey player Ignace Tirkey,[2] who also has captained the Indian Senior Team. His idol is another Indian ex-captain and one of the best defenders in world hockey, Dilip Tirkey, who comes from Sundergarh, Prabodh's hometown. Prabodh married Sweta Tirkey at Ranchi on 28 January 2011.

Career

In his early career, he was the national captain of sub-junior, junior[3] and India-A teams, and finally became the India senior team captain. He was in the Indian team which won the 2007 Asia Cup in Chennai.[4]

Awards
  • 2001 Ekalavya Puraskar
  • 2009 Biju Patnaik State Sports Award

References
  1. "CWG Melbourne: Player's Profile".
  2. "Ignace Tirkey's Profile". Archived from the original on 25 October 2007. Retrieved 17 December 2007.
  3. "Prabodh Tirkey skipper for Poland hockey meet". The Tribune. 13 August 2003. Retrieved 17 October 2010.
  4. "Prabodh Tirkey: Chak De!".
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