Amit Rohidas

Despite an eight-match winless streak in the FIH Pro League, the Indian men's hockey team views it as a crucial wake-up call ahead of the World Cup and Asian Games. Captain Harmanpreet Singh returns, emphasizing the need to end a 51-year World Cup medal drought and secure Olympic qualification through the Asian Games.

India's T20 World Cup stars Abhishek Sharma and Axar Patel have joined NADA's Registered Testing Pool for 2026, replacing Smriti Mandhana and Shreyas Iyer. This elite list of 348 athletes, including prominent cricketers, track and field stars, and Olympians, ensures rigorous anti-doping checks. NADA's updated roster underscores its commitment to fair play across all sports.

India's key defender amit rohidas missed the crucial Olympic men's hockey semifinal against Germany due to a one-match suspension upheld by the FIH. Rohidas received a red card for an accidental incident in the quarterfinal against Britain. Despite losing Rohidas, India managed a 1-1 draw and won the shootout to reach the semifinals.

The chief minister acknowledged Amit’s outstanding performance and said he is an inspiration for youngsters not only across Odisha but also throughout India.

Indian national hockey team defender amit rohidas has credited India's recent success in Europe and Argentina to his side's dedicated training based on inputs from video analysis.

The Indian hockey team player amit rohidas has been suspended for a single game at the Paris Olympics. As a result, he will be absent from India's crucial semi-final encounter against Germany, scheduled for Tuesday.

India's Olympic men's hockey team faced a setback as the International Hockey Federation upheld the one-match suspension of key defender amit rohidas following his red card in the quarterfinal against Great Britain. Consequently, Rohidas will miss the crucial semifinal match against Germany, leaving India with 15 players. The team now must adjust their strategies to fill his absence.

Indian men's hockey team defender, and drag-flicker amit rohidas has been awarded the prestigious Biju Patnaik Sports Award for outstanding performance in Sports & Games by the Odisha government.

amit rohidas, a member of Indian national men's hockey team, has joined the East Coast Railway (ECoR) as senior sports officer. Earlier, he was working in the Western Railway as an officer on special duty (OSD) in Sports.

amit rohidas, a key defender in Indian hockey, was suspended controversially during the Paris Games, missing the crucial semifinal against Germany. Despite his absence, India clinched bronze. Rohidas expressed disappointment, feeling unfairly treated by referees. He played fearlessly throughout, contributing significantly to India's journey before the suspension.

amit rohidas will lead an 18-member Indian junior men squad in the European tour from May 23-June 5 in preparation for the World Cup to be held here at the end of the year.

A tough opening match awaits India in the junior hockey World Cup in the form of mighty Netherlands, but vice-captain of the home team amit rohidas today said the players were determined to make a winning start in the December 6-15 tournament.

Hockey players Birendra Lakra (top) and amit rohidas have been picked for the 16-member Indian men’s team for Tokyo Olympics. Both the defenders are currently training with the core group at the ongoing national camp at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre in Bengaluru.

On cloud nine after being fetched by Ranchi Rhinos, young defender amit rohidas said it's a dream come true for him to be a part of the Hockey India League.

Defender amit rohidas will continue to lead the 22-member Indian men's hockey team in its next FIH Pro League tie against Germany, starting here on Thursday.

The hockey Olympians were given a rousing reception on return to their home in Sundargarh district on Saturday. Residents of the district were euphoric to see their favourite sons and daughters as they were taken in a procession in Sundargarh town.

The current table toppers India will play Belgium on June 11 and 12 in Antwerp, followed by matches against the Netherlands on June 18 and 19 in Rotterdam. The team will be captained by amit rohidas and vice-captained by Harmanpreet Singh.

amit rohidas was retained as captain, while defender Neelam Sanjeep Xess made a comeback in India's 22-member squad for the upcoming FIH Pro League double-header against England here this weekend.

The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2025 will honour India's top athletes on March 21, 2026, in Lucknow. The event recognises performances from 2025, with a distinguished jury selecting winners across numerous categories. Hockey nominees include Abhishek Nain, Harmanpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh, amit rohidas, Udita Duhan, Navneet Kaur, Mumtaz Khan, and Rutuja Pisal for their significant contributions.

It took him 12 years to realise his Olympic dream and India defender amit rohidas says he is now just focussing on helping the men's hockey team return with a medal from the upcoming Tokyo Games.

India drag-flicker and defender amit rohidas, who is currently based in the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre for the ongoing national camp, has said he will be keenly following the European teams when they resume the FIH Hockey Pro League later this month.

Uncertainty looms over India's key defender and first rusher amit rohidas' availability for Tuesday's crucial men's hockey semifinal of the Paris Olympics after he received a rare red card against Great Britain in the last-eight match on Sunday.

The Tokyo Olympics bronze medallists will have only 15 players available to play the last-four clash instead of a full squad of 16 after defender amit rohidas was suspended for one match following his red card in the quarterfinal against Great Britain. India will play their semifinal for August 6, eyeing their first Olympic hockey final in 44 years.

Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday felicitated and gave away cash awards to six hockey players of Odisha who were members of the medal winning national teams at the recently concluded Asian Games 2018.

AISPB and CAGI beat Uttar Pradesh and Railway Sports Promotion Board respectively to set up a clash against each other in the summit clash.

Josh Burt, known for his role in amit rohidas's suspension during the Paris Olympics, has been appointed technical delegate for the 2024-2025 Hockey India League. Burt, who also famously appeared in the film 'Chak de India', will lead the officiating team. Colin French will serve as umpire manager for the tournament, returning after a seven-year hiatus.

Uttar Pradesh registered an easy 5-2 win over Odisha in the opening day of Division A matches of the fourth Senior Men National Championship.

Sundargarh boy amit rohidas, part of Indian men's hockey team for the Tokyo Olympics, said it took 12 years for him to be part of the Olympics squad of the country.