Dilip Tirkey

Dilip Tirkey
MP of Rajya Sabha for Odisha
In office
4 April 2012 – 3 April 2018
Succeeded byPrasanta Nanda, BJD
Personal details
Born (1977-11-25) 25 November 1977 (age 46)
Rourkela in Sundergarh, Odisha, India
Political partyBiju Janata Dal
President of Hockey India
In office
23 September 2022 – Incumbent
Preceded byGyanendro Ningombam
Medal record
Representing  India
Men’s Field Hockey
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 1998 Bangkok Team
Silver medal – second place 2002 Busan Team
Asia Cup
Gold medal – first place 2003 Kuala Lumpur
Gold medal – first place 2007 Chennai
Bronze medal – third place 1999 Kuala Lumpur

Dilip Tirkey (born 25 November 1977), is a former captain of the Indian field hockey team, politician and sports administrator. He was awarded Padma Shree in 2004. Currently he is the president of Hockey India.[1]

  1. ^ PTI (23 September 2022). "Dilip Tirkey elected unopposed as Hockey India president". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 1 January 2024.