New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- Centenary celebrations of Indian Hockey were held at the national capital's Maj. Dhyan Chand Stadium on Friday with great enthusiasm.
A photo exhibition depicting India's glorious Hockey journey was put up at the VIP stand of the stadium. This was followed by an exhibition match featuring Sports Minister XI versus Hockey India XI. Both were mixed gender teams comprising of current India internationals from Men's and Women's squads.
A coffee table book depicting India's 100 year Hockey journey was released by union Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya on the occassion. As November 7 is also the 150th anniversary of India's national song 'Vande Mataram', the song was played while all present stood up to pay respects to ...