India men's national ice hockey team
 A version of the national federations logo is the badge used on the players jerseys. | |
| Association | Ice Hockey Association of India |
|---|---|
| General Manager |  Samarth Sharma |
| Head coach | Abdul Hakim |
| Assistants |  Alexandre la bouze Touzel |
| Captain | Tsewang Gyaltson |
| Most games | Skarma Tashi (29) |
| Most points | Mohd Iqbal & Ali Amir (12) |
| Team colors | |
| IIHF code | IND |
| Ranking | |
| Current IIHF | NR (6 June 2021)[1] |
| First international | |
 Thailand 14–0 India (Abu Dhabi, UAE; 15 March 2009) | |
| Biggest win | |
India 5–1 Macau  (Dehradun, India; 21 March 2012) India 7–3 Macau (Kuwait City, Kuwait; 25 April 2017) | |
| Biggest defeat | |
 Kuwait 39–2 India (Kuwait City, Kuwait; 26 April 2011) | |
| IIHF Challenge Cup of Asia | |
| Appearances | 9 (first in 2009) |
| Best result | 6th (2011, 2012) |
| International record (W–L–T) | |
| 4–37–0 | |
The Indian national ice hockey team (Hindi: भारतीय आइस हॉकी टीम) is the national men's ice hockey team of India. They are controlled by the Ice Hockey Association of India and a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). India is currently not ranked in the IIHF World Ranking and have not entered in any World Championships tournaments or at any Olympic Games, but have played in the Challenge Cup of Asia, a regional tournament for lower-tier hockey nations in Asia.
History[]
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Background of ice hockey in Ladakh[]
The history of ice hockey in India dates back almost 100 years, when ice hockey was a favourite pastime for the British in Shimla. The Shimla Ice Skating Club is still very active in promoting ice sports in India. In the early '70s, the Ladakh Scouts, a battalion of the Indian Army posted in the high border regions, took up the game. The high Changthang Plateau's frozen streams and high altitude lakes make the region an ideal place to play ice hockey, and as a result the game spread amongst the army. The game gained more widespread popularity exhibition matches began taking place in Leh in the winter. With little to do during the region's harsh winters, locals began to play on a small irrigation pond in Karzoo, Leh.
Ice hockey gear was not and is still not available to buy in Ladakh. The few locals who have contacts outside Ladakh have requested friends to get ice hockey skates. The Ladakh Scouts are well equipped as they get their gear through the army. The Jammu & Kashmir department of tourism also had a full set of equipment, but was reluctant to spare any.[citation needed] The only place in India where ice sports equipment is readily available is Shimla, a small hill station in the northwestern part of India, where two Chinese brothers began making skates that are still used today.
Due to lack of accessible equipment, Ladakhis began to improvise, with the first teams obtaining ice skating blades from Shimla and nailing them to army ammunition boots. Roller skates and ground hockey sticks were also used. To create pucks, locals cut the thick, rubber heels of army boots into a rounded shape. Goalkeepers wore ground hockey pads but lacked helmets; neither helmets nor knee and elbow pads were used by other players. Despite injuries, due to this lack of protective gear, the game has continued to grow in popularity in the region.
Tournament record[]
Challenge Cup of Asia[]
| Year | Host | Result | Pld | W | OW | OL | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 |  Hong Kong |
Did not participate | |||||
| 2009 |  Abu Dhabi |
8th place | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2010 |  Taipei City |
Did not participate | |||||
| 2011 | Kuwait City |
6th place | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2012 | Dehradun |
6th place | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2013 | Bangkok |
10th place | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2014 |  Bishkek |
10th place (4th in Division I) |
5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2015 | Kuwait City |
11th place (6th in Division I) |
5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2016 | Bishkek |
10th place (5th in Division I) |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2017 | Kuwait City |
7th place (2nd in Division I) |
3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 |  Kuala Lumpur |
9th place (4th in Division I) |
5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Current squad[]
Squad for the 2017 IIHF Challenge Cup of Asia – Division I.[2]
| # | Name | Pos | S/C | Height | Weight | Date of birth | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G | L | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | 62 kg (137 lb) | 1 February 1988 (aged 29) | Unattached
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| 5 | F | L | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | 72 kg (159 lb) | 10 March 1993 (aged 24) | Unattached
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| 6 | D | L | 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | 72 kg (159 lb) | 5 April 1994 (aged 23) | Unattached
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| 7 | D | R | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | 65 kg (143 lb) | 16 November 1992 (aged 24) | Unattached
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| 13 | F | R | 1.66 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in) | 50 kg (110 lb) | 4 March 1982 (aged 35) | Unattached
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| 21 | D | R | 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | 63 kg (139 lb) | 24 September 1993 (aged 23) | Unattached
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| 27 | F | L | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | 68 kg (150 lb) | 27 October 1998 (aged 18) | Unattached
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| 29 | D | R | 1.64 m (5 ft 4+1⁄2 in) | 64 kg (141 lb) | 23 October 1992 (aged 24) | Unattached
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| 30 | F | R | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) | 53 kg (117 lb) | 29 December 1997 (aged 19) | Unattached
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| 32 | G | L | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | 86 kg (190 lb) | 1 March 1995 (aged 22) | Unattached
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| 38 | F | R | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) | 58 kg (128 lb) | 31 March 1990 (aged 27) | Unattached
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| 41 | F | R | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | 54 kg (119 lb) | 5 April 1991 (aged 26) | Unattached
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| 44 | D | R | 1.64 m (5 ft 4+1⁄2 in) | 56 kg (123 lb) | 15 May 1984 (aged 32) | Unattached
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| 45 | F | R | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | 65 kg (143 lb) | 4 January 1987 (aged 30) | Unattached
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| 49 | F | R | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | 58 kg (128 lb) | 19 April 1992 (aged 25) | Unattached
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| 57 | F | R | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | 74 kg (163 lb) | 1 March 1989 (aged 28) | Unattached
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| 61 | D | R | 1.64 m (5 ft 4+1⁄2 in) | 54 kg (119 lb) | 29 November 1996 (aged 20) | Unattached
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| 72 | F | R | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | 50 kg (110 lb) | 30 January 1994 (aged 23) | Unattached
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| 87 | D | R | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | 70 kg (150 lb) | 1 February 1980 (aged 37) | Unattached
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| 99 | F | R | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | 62 kg (137 lb) | 7 October 1984 (aged 32) | Unattached
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All-time record against other nations[]
Last match update: 29 March 2018[3]
| Team | GP | W | T | L | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 36 |
 Indonesia |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| Kuwait |
4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 70 |
| Kyrgyzstan |
4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 44 |
| Macau |
10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 27 | 47 |
| Malaysia |
6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 78 |
 Mongolia |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 30 |
 Oman |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 8 |
 Qatar |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
 Singapore |
5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 42 |
| Thailand |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 43 |
| United Arab Emirates |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| Total | 41 | 4 | 0 | 37 | 81 | 429 |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "IIHF Men's World Ranking". IIHF. 6 June 2021. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
- ^ "2017 Challenge Cup of Asia Div I - India (Men)" (PDF). International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved 22 April 2017.
- ^ "India Men All Time Results" (PDF). National Teams of Ice Hockey. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 August 2018. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
External links[]
- Ice hockey in India
- National ice hockey teams in Asia
- National sports teams of India