Archive · 27 Jul 2025
Hockey India Unveils Grants, Festival to Mark 100 Years
Hockey India is celebrating 100 years of hockey by giving more money to help teams and young players.
They are planning a big hockey festival on November 7th with lots of matches all over India.
The goal is to make hockey even better for everyone.
It's all about celebrating the sport and helping it grow for the future.
Hockey India announced increased financial grants for national and grassroots hockey events.
Grants aim to improve infrastructure and increase participation.
A nationwide festival of hockey is planned for November 7.
The festival will feature 1,000 simultaneous matches across India.
These initiatives celebrate 100 years of Indian hockey.
- Who
- Hockey India.
- What
- Hockey India announced a nationwide hockey festival and increased financial support for the sport.
- When
- Announcements were made during the 15th Congress and will culminate on November 7.
- Where
- Across India.
- Why
- To commemorate 100 years of Indian hockey and foster its future growth.
- Event
- 15th Congress
- Festival Date
- November 7
- Matches
- 1,000 simultaneous
- Players Involved
- 36,000
- Senior Men’s & Women’s National Championships Grant
- Rs 70 lakh each
- Celebration Focus
- 100 years of Indian hockey
