Vivek Prasad

Vivek Sagar Prasad
Personal information
Born (2000-02-25) 25 February 2000
Chandon, Hoshangabad,
Madhya Pradesh, India[1]
Playing position Midfielder
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–present India
Medal record
Men's field hockey
Representing  India
Champions Trophy
2018 Breda

Vivek Sagar Prasad (born 25 February 2000) is an Indian field hockey player who plays as a midfielder.[2][3] In January 2018, he became the second youngest player ever to debut for India at 17 years, 10 months and 22 days.

Career

Prasad scored the equalizing goal for India in the 42nd minute in the final of the 2018 Champions Trophy against Australia, a match that India went on to lose in the penalties.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Jr hockey team captain's village doesn't have a road". The Times of India. 4 November 2017. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
  2. ↑ Sen, Debayan (9 January 2018). "Teenager Vivek Sagar Prasad on the cusp of Indian history". ESPN.in. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
  3. ↑ Vasavda, Mihir (18 March 2018). "Coached by Dhyan Chand's son, hockey prodigy Vivek Sagar Prasad set to fill Sardar Singh's big shoes". The Indian Express. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
  4. ↑ "Champions Trophy: India lose to Australia in final". ESPN. 4 July 2018. Archived from the original on 4 July 2018. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
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