Suraj Karkera

Suraj Karkera
Personal information
Born (1996-10-14) 14 October 1996 (age 28)
Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Playing position Goalkeeper
Club information
Current club Services
Senior career
Years Team
Services
National team
Years Team Caps Goals
2017– India 52 (0)
Medal record
Men's field hockey
Representing  India
Asia Cup
Gold medal – first place 2017 Dhaka
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Jakarta
Asian Champions Trophy
Gold medal – first place 2024 Hulunbuir Team
Bronze medal – third place 2021 Dhaka
Hockey World League
Bronze medal – third place 2016–17 Bhubaneswar Team
Junior Asia Cup
Gold medal – first place 2015 Kuantan
Last updated on: 31 December 2021

Suraj Karkera (born 14 October 1995) is an Indian field hockey player who plays as a goalkeeper.

Life and career

Karkera was born on 14 October 1995 in Bombay (now Mumbai). He did his schooling at Children's Academy in Malad and is pursuing a degree in commerce from the Rizvi College, as of 2017.[1][2]

Karkera made his debut for the Indian junior team in 2015 and was a regular member of the team on several tours. He made his senior team debut the following year and was part of India's gold-medal winning squad at the 2017 Asia Cup.[3] He was named the Goalkeeper of the Tournament at the 2021 Asian Champions Trophy where his team won the bronze medal.[4]

References

  1. ^ Roy, Dhananjay (4 August 2017). "Can Suraj rise in the West?". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
  2. ^ Mehta, Rutvick (4 August 2015). "How 19-year-old hockey player Suraj Karkera is making a mark on the international stage". DNA India. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
  3. ^ Ferro, Ashwin (29 July 2017). "Mumbai lad Suraj Karkera makes it to senior India hockey team". Mid-Day. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
  4. ^ "Player Awards". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. 22 December 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
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