Bandu Patil is an Indian field hockey player. He is recognised among the cohort of Indian sportspersons who represented the country in field hockey, a sport in which India has a long competitive tradition at the international level.
Key facts
| Name | Bandu Patil |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Field hockey |
| Country represented | India |
Background
Field hockey has historically been one of India's most successful team sports, with the national side having won multiple Olympic gold medals between 1928 and 1980 and continuing to compete in major international tournaments such as the FIH Hockey World Cup, the Asian Games and the Asia Cup. Indian players who have represented the country in this discipline are typically associated with domestic competitions organised under the umbrella of Hockey India and its predecessor, the Indian Hockey Federation.
Career
Bandu Patil is documented as an Indian field hockey player. Detailed records of his club affiliations, tournament appearances and honours are not comprehensively catalogued in widely available public sources.
Significance
As a player listed within the Indian field hockey tradition, Patil forms part of the broader pool of athletes who have contributed to the sport in India at various levels of competition.
Related topics
- Field hockey in India
- India men's national field hockey team
- Hockey India
- Indian Hockey Federation
- List of Indian field hockey players