Hockey India has launched its own player-oriented web-based engagement platform, the 'Heroes Connect' in its bid to curate a detailed database of the players who have represented the country in both men and women's game. The unique responsive platform has been designed to encourage former and current Indian hockey players to initiate constructive discussions around the sport. All the former and current hockey players who have played for India can register their profiles on the platform verified by the national federation. READ| Olympic legends: Carl Lewis – The KingFormer Olympian Sabu Varkey said the 'Heroes Connect' platform is a beautiful initiative, which will help him in connecting with his former teammates. "Recently, I was searching for the contact details of my teammates, and luckily, Hockey India just launched it, so I feel this will help me get in touch with my former teammates, " said Sabu, who was part of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics squad

Source: The Hindu July 21, 2021 09:11 UTC