Dilip Tirkey
Field Hockey
India
| Full Name | Dilip Tirkey |
| Profession / Role | Full back |
| Date of Birth | 25 Nov, 1977 |
Dilip Tirkey was born 25th November 1977. He is a former Indian Field hockey player who predominantly played as a full-back. He is best known for his penalty corner-kick.
His Achievements:-
- Voted as the “Ricoh Hockey Star of the Year” in 2009
- Received the prestigious "Padma Shri" and the "Biju Patnaik Sportsperson of the Year" Award, both in 2004
- Played a crucial role as a captain in team India’s gold medal win at the 2003 Afro-Asian Games, held in Hyderabad
- Played a significant role in team India’s silver medal feat at the 2002 Asian Games, held in Busan
- Bestowed with the prestigious "Arjuna Award" in 2002 by the Government of India
- Played a crucial role in clinching a gold medal for India at the 1998 Asian Games, held in Bangkok. In the same year, he received the "ONGC-Hockey Year Book" Award in 1998
- Instrumental in India’s victory at the Under-21 Challengers Cup Tournament, held in 1997, in Poland
- Received the “Eklavya Award” by the Government of Karnataka, India in 1996
- Secured the first place along with team India at the 1995 SAF Games, held in Chennai
Updated On : 25 Nov, 2021
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