Overview
Amit Rohidas is an Indian field hockey player who plays as a defender for the India national team. Known for his skills in penalty corner defence and drag-flicking, he has been a regular member of the senior squad and was part of the Indian side that won the bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Key facts
| Full name | Amit Rohidas |
|---|---|
| Sport | Field hockey |
| Position | Defender |
| Home state | Odisha, India |
| National team | India |
| Notable honours | Olympic bronze medal (Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024) |
Background
Rohidas hails from Odisha, a state with a strong field hockey tradition, particularly in the Sundargarh district which has produced several international players including Dilip Tirkey and Birendra Lakra. He came up through the junior ranks of Indian hockey before earning his place in the senior side.
Career
Junior career
Rohidas was part of the Indian junior team that won the Junior Asia Cup, gaining international exposure before transitioning to the senior squad.
Senior career
He has represented India at major international tournaments including the Asian Games, Asian Champions Trophy, FIH Pro League, the Commonwealth Games, the World Cup and the Olympic Games. As a defender, he is valued for his composure under pressure and for contributing goals through penalty corner conversions.
Olympic Games
Rohidas was a member of the Indian men's hockey team that ended a 41-year wait for an Olympic medal by winning bronze at the Tokyo 2020 Games, held in 2021. He was again part of the squad that secured the bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Domestic and franchise hockey
He has also played in domestic structures linked with Hockey India and represented Kalinga Lancers in the Hockey India League.
Playing style
Rohidas operates primarily as a central defender. He is a drag-flick specialist on penalty corners and is also relied upon for short corner defence as a first runner, a role considered crucial in modern hockey.
Significance
As one of several Odisha-born players in the contemporary national side, Rohidas reflects the central role the state has come to play in Indian hockey, both as a producer of talent and as a sponsor of the national team. His contributions to consecutive Olympic bronze medals place him among the notable defenders of his generation in Indian hockey.
Related topics
- India men's national field hockey team
- Hockey India
- Field hockey in India
- Sundargarh district
- Field hockey at the 2020 Summer Olympics
- Field hockey at the 2024 Summer Olympics
- Hockey India League
References
- Wikidata: Q43013505
- Hockey India — official team rosters and player profiles
- International Hockey Federation (FIH) — tournament records