Quick Info
| Profession | Field hockey goalkeeper |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 14/10/1995 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Suraj Karkera
28/09/2026
Suraj Karkera completed 100 senior international appearances for the India men's hockey team during the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 in Japan. The milestone came in India's fifth Pool A match against Bangladesh in Kakamigahara. Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey praised his composure and commitment as a goalkeeper.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Indian field hockey goalkeeper who has played for the India men's national team since 2017 and was part of the squad that won the 2017 Asia Cup. He reached 100 senior international appearances during the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. |
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| Debut | Made his junior national team debut in 2015. |
Physical Stats & More
| Position | Goalkeeper |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Schooling | Children's Academy, Malad |
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| Higher Education | Pursued a commerce degree at Rizvi College |
Personal Life
| Military Service | Serves as a Subedar in the Indian Army |
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Career
| Junior Level | Debuted for the India junior team in 2015 and was a regular member on several tours. |
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| Senior Level | Part of India's gold-medal-winning squad at the 2017 Asia Cup in Dhaka. Made his senior international debut in 2017 and reached 100 senior international appearances in September 2026 during India's Pool A match against Bangladesh at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Made his senior international debut at the 2017 Azlan Shah Cup alongside three other players. | |
| 2. Was honoured by the Chief of the Army Staff with a felicitation for Indian Army sportspersons who competed at the 2026 Asian Games. |
