More youngsters today are getting interested in playing hockey.
India has a number of hockey academies, some of which are even renowned globally.
Here, we'll discuss the best ones among them.
With India's success at the international tournaments, hockey is regaining its lost popularity across the country. Also, a lot of parents today are willing to help their kids get the best hockey training. Fortunately, there are several academies that provide world-class training to young hockey aspirants. Thanks to skilled & experienced coaches, high-quality infrastructure, and healthy ambiance; some of them have gained a huge reputation over the last decade.
Jai Bharat Hockey Academy, Delhi
Jai Bharat Hockey Academy is arguably the best hockey academy in Delhi, and one of the best in India. With a mission to arouse interest in hockey among youth, this academy was inaugurated in 2011 by late K.P.S. Gill (former President of the Indian Hockey Federation). It offers great training facilities, and also maintains a positive environment for the students. It's coached by Maharaj Krishna Kaushik and Mamta Kharba.
Dhanraj Ballal Hockey Academy, Bangalore
Dhanraj Ballal Hockey Academy's main objective is to attract more youngsters to take up the game of hockey. This institute was established by legendary Indian Hockey players Padmashri Dhanraj Pillay and Arjuna Awardee Ashish Ballal. Along with the two founders, it has several other coaches such as Harinder Singh, Mohammad Shaheed, M. K. Kaushik, Zafar Iqbal, V. Bhaskaran, Mervyn Fernandes, and others.
Chandigarh Hockey Academy, Chandigarh
Chandigarh Hockey Academy was inaugurated in 2000, by H.E., Lt. Gen. J.F.R. Jacob (Retd.) - who was the then governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh. It's being run with the sole aim to produce more skilled players for the Indian National Hockey Team. It has many highly experienced coaches who provide the best training to the students. Some of the famous alumni here are Gurjinder Singh, Harjeet Singh, Rupinder Pal Singh, among others.
Jude Felix Hockey Academy, Bangalore
Jude Felix Hockey Academy is a nonprofit institution, which is run by a charitable trust. This academy was inaugurated in 2009 and is managed by Olympians, Former National & International players. It has a mission to help underprivileged children in the game of hockey. Over the years, it has been finding as well as nourishing many talents from the grass root levels.
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Hockey Academy, Punjab
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Hockey Academy is the brainchild of three renowned persons, namely Late Dr. Shivinder Singh Sandhu, Balwinder Singh Shammi, and Sukminder Singh Mann. This academy was founded through an association between Amritsar Hockey Club and Springdale Educational Society. Also, it has skilled coaches such as Prabhjot Singh, Jugraj Singh, and others. It selects 60 trainees each year, strictly based on merit.
Thanks to all these academies, the hockey scenario across India is only getting better with time.
