New Delhi [India], Continuing its dedicated efforts to discover and nurture young talent at the grassroots level, Hockey India on Tuesday announced the addition of RK Roy Hockey Academy as a new academy member. ,

Located in Patna, Bihar, RK Roy Hockey Academy was founded by Abhishek Kumar and Arunima Roy, who share a passion for developing the game of hockey in their region. The Academy is committed to promoting excellence in hockey across various age groups, providing structured training programs and creating opportunities for young athletes to develop their skills and compete at the highest level.

This new association is expected to promote the development of hockey in Bihar, thereby contributing to the overall development of the game in India.

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey expressed his excitement over the addition of the new member of the Academy, saying, “We are thrilled to welcome the RK Roy Hockey Academy to our family. His commitment to nurturing young talent is a testament to the growth of hockey. “Completely matches our vision.” At the grassroots level, we are confident that this partnership will produce exceptional players who will leave their mark at the national and international level.

Hockey India General Secretary Bhola Nath Singh said, “The addition of RK Roy Hockey Academy is an important step towards strengthening the foundation of hockey in Bihar. The academy's dedication towards excellence and structured approach to training young athletes is commendable. “We look forward to seeing his positive impact on the game and the community.”

With the addition of new members, Hockey India currently has 27 Permanent Members, 34 Associate Members, 52 Academy Members and 2 Hockey Members.