Mumbai, October 2026: Indian hockey team goalkeeper and Mumbai native Suraj Karkera was felicitated in the city for his outstanding performance at the Asian Games, where the Indian team clinched the gold medal.
Maharashtra Legislative Council Deputy Chairman and Hockey Mumbai City president Sachin Ahir met Karkera at his chamber in Vidhan Bhavan and felicitated him for his achievement. Ahir also conveyed his best wishes to the goalkeeper for his future sporting career.
During the interaction, Ahir praised Karkera for his excellent goalkeeping and expressed happiness over the Indian hockey team’s historic victory at the Asian Games.
As president of Hockey Mumbai City, Ahir honoured Karkera with a cash prize of Rs 50,000 and a memento in recognition of his contribution to the team’s success.
The occasion also highlighted the pride associated with a Mumbai-born player representing India and making a significant contribution at the international level. Ahir expressed his appreciation for Karkera’s efforts in bringing recognition to both the country and the city through his performance.
The felicitation ceremony was attended by Hockey Mumbai City treasurer Shringar Tarak Raul, Arjuna Award-winning hockey player Helen Soy (Very), international hockey player Manorama, organisation member Devendra Kamble and other dignitaries.
The event celebrated Karkera’s contribution to Indian hockey and recognised the role of Mumbai’s sporting talent in representing the country on the international stage.
