As the Indian Men's Hockey Team takes the field against Argentina in the FIH Men's Pro League 2025-26 Rourkela Leg today, the atmosphere is electric, according to a release.
In 2025, many young Indian athletes left their mark on the global stage and changed the narrative of Indian sports. While the veterans continued to shine, this year, particularly belonged to a fearless bunch of youngsters who didn't just compete but conquered the big stage.
Both of them have impressed with their performances for the junior Indian side in the recent past, and they were also pivotal to India's silver-medal finish at the Sultan of Johor Cup earlier this year
On winning a gold medal in the 4x100 metre relay race in Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2025, Animesh Kujur said, "...Our main target was to set a record and luckily we set a record at the Khelo India University Games 2025. I am pleased with the performance of the team."
Goals for India were scored by Rosan Kujur (16', 21'), Dilraj Singh (25', 34'), Ajeet Yadav (35'), Anmol Ekka (48') and Rohit (59'). Meanwhile, the Indian goalies Bikramjeet Singh and Prince Deep Singh did exceptionally well to keep a clean slate, as per a press release from Hockey India.
The squad includes Goalkeepers Bikramjit Singh and Princedeep Singh; Defenders Rohit, Talem Priyobarta, Anmol Ekka, Amir Ali, Sunil P B, and Ravneet Singh; Midfielders Ankit Pal, Thounaojam Ingalemba Luwang, Adrohit Ekka, Araijeet Singh Hundal, Rosan Kujur, and Manmeet Singh; and Forwards Ar
Rani generated the best throw of 61.05 m on her first attempt, backing it up with two more 60-m plus throws. Completing the podium were Deepika (57.19m) and Karishma Sanil (51.30m), respectively, as per Olympics.com.
Covering several kilometres to fetch clean drinking water was the routine of the gone days for the population at Kujri, a village surrounded by forest and hills in tribal-dominated Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh, as Jal Jeevan Mission came as a boon to them.
A contingent of 23 athletes supported by Reliance Foundation look to compete at the World University Games across six cities in Germany, with events running until July 27.
Competing at the Municipal Stadium of Vari K Baglatzis on Saturday, Animesh Kujur finished ahead of Greek runner Sotirios Garagganis (10.23) and Finland's Samuli Samuelsson (10.28) in Final B.