‘I made a comeback in 2017 because of Hockey India League: Amit Rohidas Premium
The Hindu
Amit Rohidas, a key player in Indian hockey, shares his journey of perseverance and success in HIL and beyond.
Amit Rohidas has been one of the core players of the Indian men’s team for the last five to six years. As the best person for the rushers job during penalty corners in the Indian team, the 31-year-old defender has proved his value time and again. The year 2017 was an important landmark for Amit for he made a strong comeback to the Indian team and has never looked back since. All thanks to HIL where he represented Kalinga Lancers. Lancers went on to win the tournament in 2017.
The two-time bronze medallist in Olympics is now is getting ready for Hockey India League (HIL) as part of Tamil Nadu Dragons to be held in Ranchi and Rourkela from December 28. “I am a big fan of the HIL because it supported me to come back to the Indian team. After that, I continued. I will try to maintain my fitness and skills which will help me in the future,” he told The Hindu in Chennai before starting his training session. Excerpts:
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