Bike Mechanic’s son Amir Ali realises hockey dream with senior India debut

Amir Ali made his debut for the Indian men’s hockey team against Ireland in the FIH Pro League.

The Indian men’s hockey team secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Ireland in the Men’s FIH Pro League 2023-24 on February 16th at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar. Notably, this match marked a significant milestone for the young defender Amir Ali as he made his debut for the senior team.

Amir Ali’s journey to senior Indian men’s hockey team has been marked by sacrifices, but with the support of his father, Tasauvar Ali, and Rashid Aziz Khan, a coach at the KD Singh Babu Stadium, who identified Amir’s talent early on and offered training and crucial assistance, he has been able to achieve his dream of representing the Indian men’s hockey team.