Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Ashok Kumar highlights hockey's shift to power game
Ashok Kumar, a famous hockey player from India, talked about how hockey has changed.
He said that in the past, hockey was played with skill and light equipment.
Now, it's more about strength and expensive gear.
He thinks that to help young players, every area should have special grounds called astroturf.
He also said that small local tournaments are important for making great players.
He remembered his time in Kota, where he got to play in many clubs.
He hopes that by supporting these small tournaments, hockey can stay strong in India, which has won many Olympic medals in the sport.
Ashok Kumar described modern hockey as a power-driven game with expensive equipment.
He compared hockey to cricket, noting that hockey now requires astroturf facilities.
Kumar urged governments to equip every district with astroturf and synthetic grounds.
He emphasized the importance of local clubs and tournaments for player development.
Kumar recalled Kota's role in his hockey journey and praised the Sangram Singh Hockey Cup.
- Who
- Ashok Kumar, former India hockey captain and son of hockey legend Dhyan Chand
- What
- Modern hockey has shifted to a power-driven game requiring expensive equipment and facilities
- When
- December 24, 2023
- Where
- Kota, Rajasthan
- Why
- To highlight the need for astroturf facilities and the preservation of local hockey tournaments for grassroots development
- Person
- Ashok Kumar
- Role
- Former India hockey captain and Arjuna Awardee
- Event
- Sangram Singh Hockey Cup
- Location
- Kota, Rajasthan
- Date
- December 24
- Key Point
- Modern hockey is power-driven and expensive
- Key Point
- Astroturf facilities are crucial for grassroots hockey
- Key Point
- Local clubs and tournaments are vital for player development