Indian Hockey Centenary: 100 Years of Organised Hockey Marked
Why in the news
India celebrated a century of organised hockey on 7 November 2025 with an event at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi. The occasion marks the 1925 founding of the Indian Hockey Federation.
Key facts
- Founding: the Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) came into being on 7 November 1925, one year after the International Hockey Federation (FIH) was formed.
- Celebration: centenary event at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, on 7 November 2025.
- Olympic record: six consecutive gold medals between 1928 and 1956.
- World Cup: India’s only title was in 1975 at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
| India at the Olympics (hockey) | Medals |
|---|---|
| Gold | 8 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 4 |
| Total | 13 |
About hockey in India
Hockey is widely regarded as India’s national sport of pride, symbolising teamwork, discipline and national unity. The centenary was announced by the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports through a Press Information Bureau release.
Exam angle
- Remember 1925 as the founding year of the Indian Hockey Federation.
- Recall the 1928-1956 gold streak and the 1975 World Cup win.
- Be ready with the 13-medal split: 8 gold, 1 silver, 4 bronze.