India began their campaign with a thrilling 4-3 win over China, riding on a hat-trick by captain Harmanpreet Singh and a goal from Jugraj Singh, and are now aiming to build on their winning momentum.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pathak, known for his agility and consistency under the bar, first rose to prominence as part of the Gold medal-winning Indian junior team at the FIH Junior World Cup 2016 in Lucknow. He made his senior debut against Japan at the Four Nations Tournament in January 2018 and soon cemented his place in the squad.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Since then, he has been part of several of India\u2019s most celebrated triumphs, including the 2018 Asian Champions Trophy (Joint Gold with Pakistan), the 2022 Asian Games Gold in Hangzhou, and back-to-back Asian Champions Trophy titles in 2023 and 2024.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
His individual brilliance has also been widely recognised\u2014he is a two-time recipient of the Hockey India Baljit Singh Award for Goalkeeper of the Year (2019, 2022) and was honoured with the prestigious Arjuna Award in 2024.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pathak became a mainstay in India\u2019s defence during the FIH Men\u2019s Hockey Pro League 2020\/21 and 2021\/22, where his key saves secured India a podium finish. He was also part of India\u2019s squad which won a silver medal at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games and participated at the FIH Odisha Men\u2019s Hockey World Cup 2023 in Bhubaneswar-Rourkela. Following the retirement of legendary goalkeeper PR Sreejesh after the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Pathak has been India\u2019s trusted first-choice goalkeeper.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Krishan B Pathak, reflecting on his milestone, said, \u201cIt is a very special moment for me and my family. To represent India 150 times is a dream I could never have imagined when I first started playing hockey in Kapurthala. Every cap is a matter of pride, but this milestone feels extra special because it comes during such an important tournament for us.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I am grateful to my coaches, teammates, and everyone at Hockey India who believed in me and supported me throughout my journey. My focus now is to keep contributing to the team\u2019s success and inspire the next generation of goalkeepers in India.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Krishan B Pathak, reflecting on his milestone, said, \u201cIt is a very special moment for me and my family. To represent India 150 times is a dream I could never have imagined when I first started playing hockey in Kapurthala. Every cap is a matter of pride, but this milestone feels extra special because it comes during such an important tournament for us.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh added, \u201cWe are extremely proud of Krishan\u2019s achievements. He has shown tremendous dedication, resilience, and passion for the sport. His performances have played a big part in India\u2019s success in recent years, and he continues to be a role model for aspiring players. Reaching 150 caps is not just a personal milestone but also a testament to his contribution to Indian hockey.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n