India national ice hockey team
The Indian national hockey team of men is part of the Indian Hockey Federation ( Ice Hockey Association of India). Current coach is Adam Sherlip.
History
The Indian national hockey team, composed mainly of army and police athletes first participated in 2009 in an official tournament, as they at IIHF Challenge Cup of Asia in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, took and occupied the eighth and last place thus. In their first international game, the team lost significantly with 0:14 to Thailand, which so far is the worst defeat for India. After two more defeats, a 12:10 against Mongolia and Malaysia had a 1:10 against India as a group with a goal difference of 1:34 Last participate in the placement games where it again lost both games. First, India defeated the enemy from Singapore with 0:5 and finally in the match for third place with 7 Macao 0:8. On 21 March 2012, the Indian national hockey team won their first game in their history. The IIHF Challenge Cup of Asia 2012 they defeated Macau in the fourth group match 5-1.
Finishes at IIHF Challenge Cup of Asia
- 2009 - 8th Place
- 2011 - 6th place