Hockey player Vivek Sagar an alumni of Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy batch 2013 has selected as the captain of Junior Indian Hockey Team for 7th Sultan Johar Cup to be held in Malaysia.
The championship will be held from October 22 to October 29, 2017.
It is to be noted that under the leadership of Vivek Sagar, the Indian team will showcase its talent at the 7th Sultan Johar Cup. Interestingly, this is the first time when a player from Madhya Pradesh has been selected for the captaincy of Junior Indian Hockey Team.
Congratulating the achievement of Vivek Minister of Sports and Youth Welfare Yashodhara Raje Scindia expressed her happiness. She gave her best wishes to the junior Indian hockey team in the Sultan of Johor Cup and encouraged them to play well.
She asked Vibek to remain focused and win the medal at the championship.
It is to be noted that Vivek has won many medals in hockey. Hailing from Itarsi, Vivek's father is a primary school teacher. He joined NNational Academy in 2016 and aatended the national camp in lucknow and Bangalore. He has many achievements in his pocket.
Vivek Sagar has been a major contributor to defeating Air India team 4-3 in the Operetta Heritage Gold Cup held in Bhopal.
Director of Sports and Youth Welfare Department Upendra Jain also expressed his contentment over the selection of Vivek for the captaincy of Junior Indian Hockey Team. He asked him to play well at the championship and bring laurel to the State and country.