You are a helpful assistant generating synthetic data that captures *System 1* and *System 2* thinking, *creativity*, and *metacognitive reflection*. Follow these steps in sequence, using tags [sys1] and [end sys1] for *System 1* sections and [sys2] and [end sys2] for *System 2* sections.

1. *Identify System 1 and System 2 Thinking Requirements:*
   - Carefully read the text.
   - Identify parts of the text that require quick, straightforward responses (*System 1*). Mark these sections with [sys1] and [end sys1].
   - Identify parts that require in-depth, reflective thinking (*System 2*), marked with [sys2] and [end sys2].

2. *Apply Step-by-Step Problem Solving with Creativity and Metacognitive Reflection for System 2 Sections:*

   *2.1 Understand the Problem:*
   - Objective: Fully comprehend the issue, constraints, and relevant context.
   - Reflection: "What do I understand about this issue? What might I be overlooking?"
   - Creative Perspective: Seek hidden patterns or possibilities that could reveal deeper insights or innovative connections.

   *2.2 Analyze the Information:*
   - Objective: Break down the problem logically.
   - Reflection: "Am I considering all factors? Are there any assumptions that need challenging?"
   - Creative Perspective: Explore unique patterns or overlooked relationships in the data that could add depth to the analysis.

   *2.3 Generate Hypotheses:*
   - Objective: Propose at least 10 hypotheses, each with a Confidence Score (0.0 to 1.0) and Creative Score (0.0 to 1.0), reflecting originality, surprise, and utility.
   - Reflection: "Have I explored all possible explanations or approaches, both conventional and unconventional?"
   - Creative Perspective: Consider novel angles that might provide unexpected insights.

   *2.4 Anticipate Future Steps and Obstacles:*
   - Objective: Make predictions, accounting for potential outcomes and obstacles.
   - Reflection: "What challenges might I face? Is my plan flexible for different scenarios?"
   - Creative Perspective: Visualize unforeseen outcomes and adapt plans to make use of them effectively.

   *2.5 Evaluate Hypotheses:*
   - Objective: Assess hypotheses based on feasibility, risk, and potential impact.
   - Evaluation: Refine Confidence and Creative Scores as needed.
   - Reflection: "Am I unbiased in my assessment? Which options fit best with the overall objectives?"
   - Creative Perspective: Identify hidden opportunities or overlooked details in each hypothesis.

   *2.6 Select the Best Hypothesis:*
   - Objective: Choose the most promising, strategic hypothesis.
   - Reflection: "Why does this hypothesis stand out? How does it uniquely address the issue?"
   - Creative Perspective: Consider any underutilized potential in the selected approach.

   *2.7 Implement the Hypothesis:*
   - Objective: Outline actionable steps for testing the hypothesis.
   - Reflection: "Is this plan practical? What resources or preparation are required?"
   - Creative Perspective: Refine steps to maximize effectiveness and yield unexpected benefits.

   *2.8 Monitor and Review Progress:*
   - Objective: Review progress, noting areas for improvement.
   - Reflection: "What’s working well? What could be improved?"
   - Creative Perspective: Look for emerging patterns that could refine future approaches.

   *2.9 Reflect and Capture Insights:*
   - Objective: Summarize lessons learned and insights gained for future reference.
   - Reflection: "What new understanding has emerged from this process?"
   - Creative Perspective: Identify innovative insights or patterns that could be applied to similar challenges.

3. *Generate Text Output with Interleaved System 1 and System 2 Responses:*
   - Use the tags [sys1] and [sys2] throughout.
   - Aim for a lengthier, detailed response. Combine both direct, straightforward *System 1* insights and reflective, deeply analytical *System 2* segments to capture a blend of quick observations and thoughtful analysis.

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### *Example Input Text:*

You are tasked with analyzing a sudden shift in customer preferences in a tech market. There has been a noticeable decline in demand for physical devices, with customers increasingly interested in digital-only options. The challenge is to understand this shift, generate hypotheses for why it might be occurring, and explore potential strategies for adapting to this new trend.

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### *Processed Output with System 1 and System 2 Thinking:*

The tech market is experiencing a shift in customer demand, moving away from physical devices toward digital-only options.

[sys1]
Customer demand has shifted from physical devices to digital-only options.
We need to understand why this change is happening and find strategies to address it.
Key factors may include cost, convenience, and technological trends.
[end sys1]

[sys2]
**2.1 Understand the Problem:**
The goal is to understand the underlying reasons for the shift in demand from physical devices to digital-only options, then develop a strategy to adapt.

*Reflection:* 
"I understand that preferences are changing, but what might be driving this? Is it primarily cost, or are there other factors such as convenience or sustainability?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Could there be a larger trend in digital minimalism or a preference for eco-friendly solutions that we’re missing? What unseen motivations might explain this shift?"

**2.2 Analyze the Information:**
There are multiple possible factors driving this shift, from economic influences to cultural shifts. It’s essential to isolate each factor and understand its impact.

*Reflection:* 
"Am I fully considering the various economic and social influences? Could there be a technological factor, like better internet speeds, that makes digital-only products more accessible?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Are there patterns or trends in other markets that could shed light on this shift? Could this be part of a larger trend toward virtual experiences?"

**2.3 Generate Hypotheses:**
1. Customers prefer digital options due to lower costs. (Confidence: 0.8, Creative: 0.4)
2. There’s a growing trend toward minimalism and reduced physical clutter. (Confidence: 0.7, Creative: 0.7)
3. Digital products offer greater flexibility and ease of use. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.6)
4. Environmental concerns are pushing consumers away from physical goods. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.8)
5. Advances in tech make digital-only options more functional. (Confidence: 0.8, Creative: 0.5)
6. Pandemic-era remote work increased demand for digital solutions. (Confidence: 0.7, Creative: 0.6)
7. Media coverage of the environmental impact of physical devices affects preferences. (Confidence: 0.5, Creative: 0.7)
8. There’s an increase in global digital literacy, expanding market access. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.6)
9. Customers view digital as more convenient and scalable for future needs. (Confidence: 0.7, Creative: 0.5)
10. Younger consumers prefer the aesthetics and convenience of digital products. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.6)

*Reflection:* 
"Have I considered all possible influences? Are there any surprising factors that could explain this shift?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Could specific social trends, like the rise of influencer culture or digital-first lifestyles, be influencing customer choices?"

**2.4 Anticipate Future Steps and Obstacles:**
*Objective:* Anticipate possible challenges, such as resistance from segments still preferring physical products.

*Reflection:* 
"What market obstacles might we face if we shift our focus to digital-only? Are there sub-segments that still prioritize physical products?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Could expanding digital options help us reach a more global audience? Are there emerging trends that we could leverage in our strategy?"

[end sys2]

[sys1]
To address this shift, consider a strategy that incorporates both digital-only offerings and educational campaigns about the benefits of digital solutions.
Use insights from customer feedback and current trends to guide product development.
Focus on flexibility and adaptation to cater to different customer segments.
[end sys1]


Hockey India

Hockey India is now the governing body with exclusive mandate to direct and conduct all activities for both men and women's hockey in India. It is recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India as the sole body responsible towards promoting Hockey in India. It was formed after Indian Hockey Federation was dismissed in 2008 by IOA.

Headquartered in New Delhi, Hockey India was established on 20 May 2009 and is affiliated to the International Hockey Federation (FIH), the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and Asian Hockey Federation (AHF). The first Indian  hockey president was Mr. Jaideep Yadav. 

Committed to the development of Hockey in the country, Hockey India with the assistance of Sports Authority of India and Department of Sports, Government of India, trains players at sub-junior, junior and senior level. The governing body engages in Coaching the coaches with International Standard certification programs, educates and equips technical officials and umpires to find a foothold in international arena, provides world-class infrastructure and International exposure for the players besides regular international competition. Hockey India has also pioneered in bringing top International hockey events to India such as the FIH Men's World Cup in 2010 and 2018, FIH Champions Trophy in 2014, FIH Junior Men's World Cup in 2016, FIH Hockey World League Final in 2017. With its vision to popularize the game and constantly promote it, Hockey India is dedicated to getting our national team (both men and women) into the top three in the world.

Logo
Hockey India launched its own logo in a ceremony on 24 July 2009, in India. It resembles Ashok Chakra of Indian flag. It is made up of hockey sticks.

Hockey India Executive Board
Information on Hockey India Executive Board

Hockey India Member Units
Hockey India's Member Units are divided into four separate categories, namely Permanent Members, Associate Members, Academy Members and Hoc-Key Members. The details of all the Member Units can be found on the below link:
Hockey India Member Units

Hockey India National Championships
With able support from the Member Units, Hockey India conducts an array of domestic events across multiple venues. The domestic events continue to remain significant in the calendar of events as the future stars are recognized and selected to be further groomed at the National Camps. While talented youngsters use this platform to showcase their abilities to national selectors, those who have been dropped from the national program use these platforms to prove just why they need to be in the reckoning again. The events spanning across different age-groups and divisions see fierce competition and healthy rivalry that is equally enjoyable for the spectators at these cities to witness.

These National Championships are divided into two divisions (A Division & B Division) each for all the competitions to ensure that the participating teams  are competing in a fair, equal environment, and against teams with similar level of hockey.

Below is the list of National Championships that Hockey India conducts every season:
Hockey India Senior Men National Championship
Hockey India Senior Women National Championship
Hockey India Junior Men National Championship
Hockey India Junior Women National Championship
Hockey India Sub-Junior Men National Championship
Hockey India Sub-Junior Women National Championship
Hockey India 5-a-side National Championship (Women)
Hockey India 5-a-side National Championship (Men) 
Hockey India 5-a-side National Championship (Mixed)

Schedule of upcoming tournaments
Schedule of international matches
Schedule of domestic matches

“Cricket by Chance, Hockey by Skill and Football by Power” as the old saying goes. India had a glorious past in the sport of Hockey. With 11 Olympic medals including 8 Gold, 1 Silver and 2 Bronze medals, India is the most successful team in the history of field Hockey. Before the advent of AstroTurf, India produced some high caliber and skillful players who were at ease while scoring field goals. A few of them also played on Astro turf.

Dhyan Chand
The greatest player India ever produced was Major Dhyan Chand, the Wizard. He was known for his brilliant stick-work and ball control. Dhyan Chand won three Olympic Gold medals, at Amsterdam (1928), Los Angeles (1932) and Berlin (1936). Watching him play, Australian legendary batsman Don Bradman said, “He (Dhyan Chand) scores goals like runs in cricket”. India’s highest award for lifetime achievement in sports is named after Dhyan Chand. He is the recipient of Padma Bhushan (1956). Dhyan Chand’s Hockey stick was the subject of extensive research as it was claimed he had a magnet in his stick and that he applied glue on his stick. The German dictator, Hitler, even offered the Hockey magician German citizenship and a rank of a Colonel, so he could represent West Germany, to which he refused.

Udham Singh
Udham Singh, won 3 Olympic gold medals and 1 silver medal. He was part of the Helsinki (1952), Melbourne (1956) and Tokyo (1964) Olympic gold-winning teams and won silver at the 1960 Rome Olympics. After his playing career, he took charge of the Indian team as manager winning the silver medal at the Mexico Olympics in 1968 and the 1970 Asian Games in Bangkok. He was conferred with the Arjuna award in 1965.

Leslie Claudius
Leslie Claudius, along with Udham Singh, won the most Olympic medals (3 Gold and 1 Silver) for India. He is considered to be the best half-back in the history of the sport. He was the first player to have represented India in four consecutive Olympics and win 100 caps. He was manager of the Indian team at the 1978 Asian Games in Bangkok, where India finished 2nd. In 1971, he was felicitated with the Padma Shri Award.

Balbir Singh Sr
Balbir Singh Sr is the only player in the history of the sport to have scored 5 goals in an Olympic match where he scored 5 in a 6-1 win against the Netherlands in the final. He became the second Indian to win three Olympic gold medals in London (1948), Helsinki (1952) and Melbourne (1956). He captained the team at the Melbourne Olympics. He also represented the Indian team which returned with silver medals from the 1958 and 1962 Asian Games. After his playing career, he took charge of the Indian team as the coach, guiding the team to a 3rd placed finish at the 1971 Hockey World Cup which he bettered by winning the 1975 World Cup, the only time India won the tournament. In 1957, he was awarded Padma Shri. He has also written two autobiographies namely, The Golden Hat-trick (1977) and The Golden Yardstick: In Quest of Hockey Excellence (2008). The legendary forward is also the only Hockey player and the only Indian to feature in the top 16 most iconic Olympians of all time.

Zafar Iqbal

Zafar Iqbal donned the national colours against Holland in 1977. He played at the Asian Games, Bangkok in 1978 and was the Captain of the team at New Delhi in 1982, winning the silver medal in both. The crowning glory of his illustrious career in Hockey came to him in 1980 when he represented India at the Moscow Olympics and brought home the Gold Medal. He also won the bronze medal for the country at the Champion’s Trophy 1982 in Holland. His extraordinary game as “Left Out” with the number 11 embossed at the back is a glorious part of the history of Indian Hockey. After hanging his Hockey sticks he immersed himself in coaching as the Chief National Coach, head Coach and National Selector for the Indian Hockey squad. The team coached by him won the silver medal at the Asian Games in Hiroshima in 1994. The country conferred Zafar Iqbal with the “Arjuna Award” in 1983. In 2012, the President of India honoured him with the “Padma Shri” and the U. P. Government gave him the highest citizen award of the state, “Yash Bharti” in 1994. He was felicitated at the ‘Golden Greats’ platform by ‘Hockey India’ along with 34 other Olympic Gold Medalists in 2012.

 

Mohammed Shahid

Mohammed Shahid was born on 14 April 1960 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. He made his first appearance for India in the junior team in 1979 at the Junior World Cup in France. Shahid made his first senior team appearance the same year in a four-nation tournament in Kuala Lumpur, after his inclusion in the team following his impressive performance in the Aga Khan Cup. During his playing days, Shahid was known for his running ability, dribbling of the ball and push which was as fast as a hard hit. His attacking partnership on the field with Zafar Iqbal was well known. Zafar at left-out and Shahid at right-in positions penetrated the best of the defenses around the world with their superb understanding and passing of the ball. Zafar also pointed that Shahid was instrumental in India winning the gold medal at the 1980 Olympic Games.  He was awarded the ‘Best Forward player’ at the 1980 Champions Trophy in Karachi. He was a member of the team that won the gold at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, silver at the 1982 Asian Games and bronze at the 1986 Asian Games. He also played in the World Cup in Mumbai (then Bombay) in 1981–82, the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 1984 and the Seoul Games in 1988. He captained the Indian team during 1985–86. He announced his retirement from international Hockey in January 1989. His biggest contribution to Hockey was the ‘half push- half hit’- a stroke he used to hit the ball using the same grip used to dribble the ball. The same stroke was adapted by his successor Dhanraj Pillay. Earlier the stroke or technique did not exist in a field Hockey player’s catalogue or in the game’s coaching manual. His awards included Arjuna Award(1980–81) and Padma Shri (1986).
Dhanraj Pillay 
 

Although Dhanraj Pillay made his debut in December, 1989 and hung his boots in August, 2004 after a glorious career which saw him captain the Indian side. Pillay is the only player to have represented the country in 4 Olympics (1992, 1996, 2000 and 2004), 4 World Cups (1990, 1994, 1998 and 2002), 4 Asian Games (1990, 1994, 1998 and 2002) and 4 Champions Trophies (1995, 1996, 2002 and 2003). Under his captaincy, India won the 1998 Asian Games and 2003 Asian Cup. At times, he single-handedly carried India to victory and will go down in history as the most talented player to not have won an Olympic medal. In 339 appearances for the national team, Pillay scored 170 goals. He was conferred with the Padma Shri Award, Arjuna Award and the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.
Thoiba Singh
Thoiba Singh (born February 1, 1961) represented India at the Olympics and Asian Games. He played as a left-winger and was known for his speed and stamina. He was a member of the 1988 Summer Olympics field Hockey team in which India came in the 6th place. Other than Olympics, he represented India at Asia Cup 1985, 1989, Champions Trophy 1985, 1989, Azlan Shah Trophy 1985, 1986 Asian Games, 1990, World Cup 1986, Indo-Pak Test Series 1986, Five-nation 1988 and Indira Gandhi tournament 1987.
Hockey becomes a Muscular Sport: Astroturf take the word Skill out of Hockey. Who wins the Modern Day Hockey Match?
The penalty corner is an important part of the game. The importance became more pronounced since artificial turf became mandatory for top-level competitions in the 1970s. The Netherlands‘ Paul Litjens was the former leading international scorer with 267 goals in 177 matches and was a specialist in hitting goals from penalty corners. Litjens and early specialists were accurate, hard-hitters of the ball, however, the introduction of the drag flick to counter the goalkeepers that lie down during the hit became the favoured technique. This led to the introduction of experts in this skill and Litjens’ record was surpassed by Pakistani player Sohail Abbas who, often described as the “world’s best” penalty corner and drag flick specialist. India’s Sandeep Singh is also regarded as one of the best and has the fastest drag-flick at 145 km/h (90 mph).
The proportion of field goals scored through open play reduced as attackers look to create a foul in the penalty circle, particularly from defenders’ feet, rather than shooting directly. The main objective became to produce more goals through Penalty Corners. It also ensured that fouls in the D were reduced. It was clear then, that synthetic pitches actually produce a whole new game, warranting=Indian Senior Men's Hockey Team==
The Indian Men's team is ranked fifth in the world by FIH as of January 2019. Graham Reid is the current Chief Coach of the team, succeeding Harendra Singh in April 2019.

The team is Captained by midfielder Manpreet Singh.

Below is the team which was announced on 30 April 2019 for their Australia Tour 2019:
Goalkeepers:
1. Krishan B Pathak
2. PR Sreejesh

Defenders:
3. Rupinder Pal Singh
4. Surender Kumar (Vice-Captain)
5. Harmanpreet Singh
6. Birendra Lakra
7. Gurinder Singh
8. Kothajit Singh

Midfielders:
9. Hardik Singh
10. Manpreet Singh (Captain)
11. Jaskaran Singh
12. Vivek Sagar Prasad
13. Nilakanta Sharma

Forwards:
14. Mandeep Singh
15. Gursahibjit Singh
16. Akashdeep Singh
17. Sumit Kumar Jr.
18. Armaan Qureshi

Indian Senior Women's Hockey Team
The Indian Women's team is ranked ninth in the world by FIH as of January 2019. Sjoerd Marijne is the current Chief Coach of the team, serving his second stint with the team, after also having served as the Chief Coach of the Indian Senior Men's team for a brief period in 2017-2018.

The team is Captained by forward Rani.

Below is the team which was announced on 27 March 2019 for their Malaysia Tour 2019:
Goalkeepers:
1. Rajani Etimarpu
2. Savita (Captain)

Defenders:
3. Salima Tete
4. Sunita Lakra
5. Deep Grace Ekka (Vice-Captain)
6. Reena Khokhar
7. Rashmita Minz
8. Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam

Midfielders:
9. Monika
10. Karishma Yadav
11. Nikki Pradhan
12. Neha Goyal
13. Lilima Minz

Forwards:
14. Jyoti
15. Vandana Katariya
16. Lalremsiami
17. Navjot Kaur
18. Navneet Kaur

“Cricket by Chance, Hockey by Skill and Football by Power” as the old saying goes. India had a glorious past in the sport of Hockey. With 11 Olympic medals including 8 Gold, 1 Silver and 2 Bronze medals, India is the most successful team in the history of field Hockey. Before the advent of AstroTurf, India produced some high caliber and skillful players who were at ease while scoring field goals. A few of them also played on Astro turf.

Dhyan Chand
The greatest player India ever produced was Major Dhyan Chand, the Wizard. He was known for his brilliant stick-work and ball control. Dhyan Chand won three Olympic Gold medals, at Amsterdam (1928), Los Angeles (1932) and Berlin (1936). Watching him play, Australian legendary batsman Don Bradman said, “He (Dhyan Chand) scores goals like runs in cricket”. India’s highest award for lifetime achievement in sports is named after Dhyan Chand. He is the recipient of Padma Bhushan (1956). Dhyan Chand’s Hockey stick was the subject of extensive research as it was claimed he had a magnet in his stick and that he applied glue on his stick. The German dictator, Hitler, even offered the Hockey magician German citizenship and a rank of a Colonel, so he could represent West Germany, to which he refused.

Udham Singh
Udham Singh, won 3 Olympic gold medals and 1 silver medal. He was part of the Helsinki (1952), Melbourne (1956) and Tokyo (1964) Olympic gold-winning teams and won silver at the 1960 Rome Olympics. After his playing career, he took charge of the Indian team as manager winning the silver medal at the Mexico Olympics in 1968 and the 1970 Asian Games in Bangkok. He was conferred with the Arjuna award in 1965.

Leslie Claudius
Leslie Claudius, along with Udham Singh, won the most Olympic medals (3 Gold and 1 Silver) for India. He is considered to be the best half-back in the history of the sport. He was the first player to have represented India in four consecutive Olympics and win 100 caps. He was manager of the Indian team at the 1978 Asian Games in Bangkok, where India finished 2nd. In 1971, he was felicitated with the Padma Shri Award.

Balbir Singh Sr
Balbir Singh Sr is the only player in the history of the sport to have scored 5 goals in an Olympic match where he scored 5 in a 6-1 win against the Netherlands in the final. He became the second Indian to win three Olympic gold medals in London (1948), Helsinki (1952) and Melbourne (1956). He captained the team at the Melbourne Olympics. He also represented the Indian team which returned with silver medals from the 1958 and 1962 Asian Games. After his playing career, he took charge of the Indian team as the coach, guiding the team to a 3rd placed finish at the 1971 Hockey World Cup which he bettered by winning the 1975 World Cup, the only time India won the tournament. In 1957, he was awarded Padma Shri. He has also written two autobiographies namely, The Golden Hat-trick (1977) and The Golden Yardstick: In Quest of Hockey Excellence (2008). The legendary forward is also the only Hockey player and the only Indian to feature in the top 16 most iconic Olympians of all time.

Zafar Iqbal

Zafar Iqbal donned the national colours against Holland in 1977. He played at the Asian Games, Bangkok in 1978 and was the Captain of the team at New Delhi in 1982, winning the silver medal in both. The crowning glory of his illustrious career in Hockey came to him in 1980 when he represented India at the Moscow Olympics and brought home the Gold Medal. He also won the bronze medal for the country at the Champion’s Trophy 1982 in Holland. His extraordinary game as “Left Out” with the number 11 embossed at the back is a glorious part of the history of Indian Hockey. After hanging his Hockey sticks he immersed himself in coaching as the Chief National Coach, head Coach and National Selector for the Indian Hockey squad. The team coached by him won the silver medal at the Asian Games in Hiroshima in 1994. The country conferred Zafar Iqbal with the “Arjuna Award” in 1983. In 2012, the President of India honoured him with the “Padma Shri” and the U. P. Government gave him the highest citizen award of the state, “Yash Bharti” in 1994. He was felicitated at the ‘Golden Greats’ platform by ‘Hockey India’ along with 34 other Olympic Gold Medalists in 2012.

 

Mohammed Shahid

Mohammed Shahid was born on 14 April 1960 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. He made his first appearance for India in the junior team in 1979 at the Junior World Cup in France. Shahid made his first senior team appearance the same year in a four-nation tournament in Kuala Lumpur, after his inclusion in the team following his impressive performance in the Aga Khan Cup. During his playing days, Shahid was known for his running ability, dribbling of the ball and push which was as fast as a hard hit. His attacking partnership on the field with Zafar Iqbal was well known. Zafar at left-out and Shahid at right-in positions penetrated the best of the defenses around the world with their superb understanding and passing of the ball. Zafar also pointed that Shahid was instrumental in India winning the gold medal at the 1980 Olympic Games.  He was awarded the ‘Best Forward player’ at the 1980 Champions Trophy in Karachi. He was a member of the team that won the gold at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, silver at the 1982 Asian Games and bronze at the 1986 Asian Games. He also played in the World Cup in Mumbai (then Bombay) in 1981–82, the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 1984 and the Seoul Games in 1988. He captained the Indian team during 1985–86. He announced his retirement from international Hockey in January 1989. His biggest contribution to Hockey was the ‘half push- half hit’- a stroke he used to hit the ball using the same grip used to dribble the ball. The same stroke was adapted by his successor Dhanraj Pillay. Earlier the stroke or technique did not exist in a field Hockey player’s catalogue or in the game’s coaching manual. His awards included Arjuna Award(1980–81) and Padma Shri (1986).
Dhanraj Pillay 
 

Although Dhanraj Pillay made his debut in December, 1989 and hung his boots in August, 2004 after a glorious career which saw him captain the Indian side. Pillay is the only player to have represented the country in 4 Olympics (1992, 1996, 2000 and 2004), 4 World Cups (1990, 1994, 1998 and 2002), 4 Asian Games (1990, 1994, 1998 and 2002) and 4 Champions Trophies (1995, 1996, 2002 and 2003). Under his captaincy, India won the 1998 Asian Games and 2003 Asian Cup. At times, he single-handedly carried India to victory and will go down in history as the most talented player to not have won an Olympic medal. In 339 appearances for the national team, Pillay scored 170 goals. He was conferred with the Padma Shri Award, Arjuna Award and the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.
Thoiba Singh
Thoiba Singh (born February 1, 1961) represented India at the Olympics and Asian Games. He played as a left-winger and was known for his speed and stamina. He was a member of the 1988 Summer Olympics field Hockey team in which India came in the 6th place. Other than Olympics, he represented India at Asia Cup 1985, 1989, Champions Trophy 1985, 1989, Azlan Shah Trophy 1985, 1986 Asian Games, 1990, World Cup 1986, Indo-Pak Test Series 1986, Five-nation 1988 and Indira Gandhi tournament 1987.
Hockey becomes a Muscular Sport: Astroturf take the word Skill out of Hockey. Who wins the Modern Day Hockey Match?
The penalty corner is an important part of the game. The importance became more pronounced since artificial turf became mandatory for top-level competitions in the 1970s. The Netherlands‘ Paul Litjens was the former leading international scorer with 267 goals in 177 matches and was a specialist in hitting goals from penalty corners. Litjens and early specialists were accurate, hard-hitters of the ball, however, the introduction of the drag flick to counter the goalkeepers that lie down during the hit became the favoured technique. This led to the introduction of experts in this skill and Litjens’ record was surpassed by Pakistani player Sohail Abbas who, often described as the “world’s best” penalty corner and drag flick specialist. India’s Sandeep Singh is also regarded as one of the best and has the fastest drag-flick at 145 km/h (90 mph).
The proportion of field goals scored through open play reduced as attackers look to create a foul in the penalty circle, particularly from defenders’ feet, rather than shooting directly. The main objective became to produce more goals through Penalty Corners. It also ensured that fouls in the D were reduced. It was clear then, that synthetic pitches actually produce a whole new game, warranting Junior Men's Hockey Team==
The Indian Junior Men's team are the reigning World Champions as they won the FIH Junior Men's Hockey World Cup in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh in December 2016. Former Indian captain Jude Felix is the current Coach of the team.

Below is the team which was announced in September 2018 for their 8th Sultan of Johor Cup 2018:
Goalkeepers:
1. Kamalbir Singh
2. Pankaj Kumar Rajak

Defenders:
3. Suman Beck
4. Mohd Faraz
5. Somjeet
6. Mandeep Mor (Captain)
7. Prince
8. Varinder Singh

Midfielders:
9. Yashdeep Siwach
10. Harmanjit Singh
11. Vishnu Kant Singh
12. Gopi Kumar Sonkar
13. Vishal Antil
14. Haspreet Singh

Forwards:
15. Gursahabjit Singh
16. Abhishek
17. Prabhjot Singh
18. Shilanand Lakra (Vice-Captain)

Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team
The Indian Junior Women's team is currently Coached by former Indian player Baljeet Saini.

Below is the team which was announced on 30 January 2019 for their Matches against France:
Goalkeepers:
1. Bichu Devi Kharibam
2. Khushboo

Defenders:
3. Philicia Toppo
4. Gagandeep Kaur
5. Salima Tete
6. Priyanka
7. Suman Devi Thoudam
8. Ishika Chaudhary

Midfielders:
9. Mahima Choudhary
10. Prabhleen Kaur
11. Mariana Kujur
12. Reet
13. Baljeet Kaur
14. Preeti

Forwards:
15. Lalremsiami
16. Sharmila Devi
17. Mumtaz Khan
18. Jiwan Kishori Toppo
19. Ajmina Kujur
20. Jyoti

Hockey India Coaching Education Pathway
In the month of March 2019, Hockey India launched the ambitious Hockey India Coaching Education Pathway which aims at providing a well-rounded certification program for coaches in India. Through this program, Hockey India vies to bring in a uniform structure of coaching in the country which will help in furthering the Indian Teams (men and women) performances in the International arena.
Hockey India Coaching Education Pathway

Hockey India Coffee Table Book - 'The Illustrated History of Indian Hockey: A Saga of Triumph, Pain and Dreams’
Leading into the much-awaited Odisha Men’s Hockey World Cup Bhubaneswar 2018, Hockey India, in November 2018, released a curated coffee table book titled ‘The Illustrated History of Indian Hockey: A Saga of Triumph, Pain and Dreams’ which captures the glorious journey of one of India’s most celebrated sports. Shri Arun Jaitley, who was the Hon'ble Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs at that point, released the book alongside FIH & IOA President Dr. Narinder Dhruv Batra, Hockey India President Mohd. Mushtaque Ahmad, Hockey India Secretary General Mr. Rajinder Singh and Hockey India CEO Ms. Elena Norman, the book publishers and editors as well as prominent and legendary Indian Hockey players.

The first-of-its-kind book is enriched with a huge reservoir of historical and other interesting hockey trivia, for readers. The book turns back the clock and documents to India’s performance in the sport since the 1928 Olympics and other key international events providing exhaustive, in-depth information including the World Cups, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games. With over a century of its existence in India, hockey has seen both success and pain. Hockey has a strong emotional connect with our country.

The book traces back to the golden era of hockey where India emerged as the first ‘Super-Power of the game’. It is a literary destination for all things in hockey including highlights of Women's and Junior Hockey national team’s performances laced with interesting statistics, snippets and factoids. A ‘collectors-item’, the book is an attempt to rekindle people’s interest in the sport and chronicle the glorious moments marking the advent and progress of Hockey in India.

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Official handles
Hockey India Official Website
Hockey India Official YouTube channel
Hockey India Official Twitter handle
Hockey India Official Facebook page
Hockey India Official Instagram account

Growth in following of the sport
Hockey India fans and following amplified in the year 2018 with the number of followers added on Facebook was 2.22M with a total reach of 30M while Hockey India's Twitter total impressions touched 39.6M mark with 15.7k new followers. Instagram saw a total of 4.48M interactions with 28.1K new fans following the page. The media outreach was impressive too with a total of over 61000 clippings on hockey across online and print media.

External links
International Hockey Federation Official Website
Asian Hockey Federation Official  Website
Hockey India League Official Website

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See also
International Hockey Federation
Asian Hockey Federation
Field hockey in India

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