Dravid Reflects on Hockey Roots, Inspires Young Players
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Dravid Reflects on Hockey Roots, Inspires Young Players

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Bengaluru: Former India captain and coach Rahul Dravid recently spoke about his early experiences with hockey and its lasting impact. He shared these reflections at the opening of an inter-college hockey tournament celebrating the platinum jubilee of St Joseph’s College of Commerce (SJCC), his alma mater.

Dravid, who played as a midfielder in hockey, eventually transitioned to cricket where he achieved fame. The former cricketer attended St. Joseph’s Boys High School alongside future international hockey players Anil Aldrin and Sandeep Somesh. He expressed that hockey remains one of his favorite sports.

The event served as an opportunity for Dravid to connect with young athletes and share insights from his formative years. Speaking at the tournament opening, he recounted his experiences and emphasized the lessons learned through sport. The inter-college hockey tournament was organized to commemorate the 75th anniversary of St Joseph’s College of Commerce (SJCC).

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