By Manika Date: June 10, 2019
Just like Cricket and Football, Hockey was also introduced by the British. Hockey is India’s National Capital. It has lost its popularity long before, but today it is regaining its popularity. Thanks to Indian hockey players who have brought many laurels for the country. Seeing the growing performance of Indian hockey players across Globe, parents are interested to pursue their children’s career into hockey. This article is purely dedicated to top 5 hockey academies in India:

Dhanraj Ballal Hockey Academy, Bangalore, 2001

Established in 2001, Dhanraj Ballal Hockey Academy is a renowned non-profit sports academy located in Bangalore, Karnataka.  It is being run and managed by the legendary Indian Hockey players like, Padmashri Dhanraj Pillay and Arjuna Awardee Ashish Kumar Ballal. The main goal of the players behind establishing this academy is to pass on their huge experience to the younger generation and to inspire them to take up the game of Hockey as a profession. Dhanraj Ballal Hockey Academy is working hard for coaching players at the grass root level & also provide stipend to the talented players, who represent the nation.Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dhanraj-Ballal-Hockey-Academy/1920306514876154

Maharaja Ranjit Singh Hockey Academy, Punjab

This project is the brainchild of Balwinder Singh Shammi, Director Amritsar Hockey Club, Sukminder Singh Mann, Chairman and Late Dr. Shivinder Singh Sandhu. The hockey academy is formed with an association of Spring Dale Educational Society. Maharaja Ranjit Singh Hockey Academy was launched as a world class hockey academy for boys under 14 & 17, under 19 years of age. After preliminary trial, promising young players are selected as well as trained by eminent players like Jugraj Singh, Prabhjot Singh and other coaches. Every year 60 trainees are selected for training strictly on the basis of merit.

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Maharaja-Ranjit-Singh-Hockey-Tournment-690171444754717/

Jai Bharat Hockey Academy, Delhi, 2011

This academy was inaugurated on 22nd May 2011, by former President of the Indian Hockey Federation. Trainees of the Academy are coached by M.K. Kaushik, former player and hockey coach, and Mamta Kharab, former international women’s hockey player.  The academy aims to offer best training facilities to the young hockey players of India.Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Sports-League/Jai-Bharat-Hockey-Academy-100148963461331/ 

Chandigarh Hockey Academy, Chandigarh, 2000

Inaugurated by Lt. Gen. JFR Jacob (Retd.), Chandigarh Hockey Academy provides the best opportunity and training for hockey players. Excellent coaches train promising hockey players in the Academy. All the trainees are certified after completion of the annual examination of their respective classes. Chandigarh Hockey Academy has produced players like Dharamvir Singh, Rupinder Pal Singh, Gurjinder Singh, Harjeet Singh and Harjot Singh, all of whom are currently playing in the national senior hockey team.Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/official.CFHCA/

 

Jude Felix Hockey Academy, Bangalore, 2009
Inaugurated in 2009 by Olympians, Jude Felix Hockey Academy is a non-profitable academy. Former international and national players cultivate the students of the Academy. The aim of the Jude Felix Hockey Academy is to inspire the underprivileged children of our country and to develop new talent for the game.Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/JudeFelixHockeyAcademy/

The conscious efforts are being made to make hockey popular among Indians and to help youngsters pursue their dream career. The above hockey academies are trying to produce and train promising hockey players, you can also be the one, just contact your nearest Hockey training center.
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