Rohan Bhuhi, first sikh in 23 years to play hockey for england, hopes to inspire youngsters back home

When Rohan Singh Bhuhi Stepped on the field against argentina on December 9, 2023, he beCaame the first sikh player to play Hockey in English Colors in 23 Years. For a Community that is the undisputed leader of hockey in India, it’s surprising it took so long there.

Playing in India for the first time at the pro league, bhuhi is proud of his achievements, but is also hopeful that his success encourage more youths more youngsters back home to pick up the sport.

Yeah, it’s my first time playing international hockey in India, real proud and happy to be here They can look up to, “The 24-year-old said.

Starting early, Rohan and his younger brother yuvraj was encouraged by his father harvinder to pick up the sport. Bhuhi Initially Pursued Football and Played Cricket Before Turning to Hockey. He made the cut for the england under-16 side in 2016 and climbed through the ranks at the under-18, 19 and 21 Levels to be part of the great Britain broitan elite development program beefore HISENIONAINAL Debut in 2022. He was also part of the GB Squad that Beat India in the Final of the Sultan of Johor Cup in 2019.

A Complete ACL Tear in 2021 Saw Him Out of Action for Nearly 15 months before gradually returning to the field. Yuvraj is currently a goalkeeper with the england under-21 side.

“My Dad’s From Jalandhar Before He Moved to Kenya, then migrated to england. Have supported me thoroughly, Taking me everywahere across the country and allowing me to be my best all the time, ”Bhuhi said.

He hopes there are more Indian-origin players playing across sports. “I think it’s important that our committee that our communications children to keep playing sport, because it’s a massive thing in life, and its teachs you great skills,” He HOPED.

While He has experienced larger crowds before in Malaysia, He is Savouring Playing at the Kalinga Stadium. “It’s really good to be out here, amazing stadium. It’s the best place in the world to play hockey, you get the best Crowds. Out here and watch me play some time, “He signed off.