The Sudarshan Kriya, a powerful breathing technique, was born. In 1982, Gurudev entered a ten-day period of silence in Shimoga located in the Indian state of Karnataka. He holds degrees in, both, Vedic literature and physics. By the age of four, he was able to recite the Bhagavad Gita, an ancient Sanskrit scripture, and was often found in meditation. Gurudev has developed unique, impactful programs that empower, equip and transform individuals to tackle challenges at global, national, community and individual levels.īorn in 1956 in Southern India, Gurudev was a gifted child. Through a myriad of programs and teachings, a network of organizations including the Art of Living and the International Association for Human Values, and a rapidly growing presence across 156 countries, Gurudev has reached an estimated 450 million people. He has spearheaded an unprecedented worldwide movement for a stress-free, violence-free society. She has been a regular member of the Indian women’s team ever since she made her debut.Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a globally revered spiritual and humanitarian leader.
Namita Toppo with 165 caps to her name and one of the most experienced players in the Indian Women’s Hockey Team was named in the 18-member squad for the Olympics, making it her second consecutive Olympics after Rio 2016. Her staying on the pitch for maximum time speaks volumes about her fitness and mental strength. In the knock-out matches, she almost played all the 60 minutes of the game. Deep didn’t disappoint in a single match at the Olympics. She has been one of the most consistent guarding the defense almost single-handedly. Amit has proved to be one of the best first-rusher seen at the Tokyo Olympics.ĭeep Grace Ekka was named as the joint vice-captain of the Indian women’s hockey team for the Tokyo Olympics. If there is anyone who deserves the maximum applause after goalkeeper Sreejesh for saving numerous penalty corners, then it’s Odisha lad, Amit Rohidas. He attained 200 caps at the Games and stood tall in India’s defense line with his performance at the group stages that helped the team qualify into the Quarterfinals. The Indian men’s hockey team, which ended a 41-year medal drought by clinching a bronze medal in Tokyo, rose to 3rd in the International Hockey Federation (FIH) World Rankings while the Indian women’s hockey team, moved up to the 8th position according to the latest FIH world rankings.īirendra Lakra, the legendary defender from Odisha was selected as co vice captain of the men’s team for his second Olympics after missing out on the bus in 2016 because of injury.
It is a matter of great pride for Odisha Hockey that four of our own played a significant role in making this miracle happen for India.” The Indian women’s team has also performed exceedingly well against some of the top teams in the world at the recently concluded Olympics. Welcoming the players, Dilip Tirkey, said, “It is after 41 years that India has won a medal in hockey. Tomorrow, Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik will be felicitating the four players for their Olympic achievements. Our Olympians have inspired a generation of young hockey players and Hockey surely will scale greater heights from here on,” shared Behera. “While a dream campaign came to an and, it ushered a new era for Hockey and Odisha is proud that players from the state are forever making their mark in the international platform and this time on they have brought glory not only for their state but the entire nation and we are extremely proud of each one of them. Once the teams scripted history, qualifying for the semi finals, it became a moment of glory for Odisha too as the state has partnered with Hockey India to sponsor the Indian National teams, men and women, for a period of five years starting 2018 and support the players in their journey to excellence. The state has been abuzz with excitement ever since their names were announced in the team squads and as they moved through the league stages and progressed into the knock outs, there was a sense of pride. Vineel Krishna, Chairman Odisha Hockey Promotion Council Dilip Tirkey, Abhijit Paul, Odisha Olympic Association, officials from the Sports and Youth Services Department, media and fans. They were received by Minister for Sports & Youth Services Tusharkanti Behera, Sports Secretary R.