Vivek Sagar Prasad Height, Age, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Profession(s)	• Field Hockey Player • Deputy Superintendent of Police in Madhya Pradesh police
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	5' 3" (161 cm)
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Field Hockey
International Debut	Team India Under-18- 2017 Team India- 2018
Jersey Number	#32 (India)
Domestic/State Team(s)	• Bhopal Police • Petroleum Sports Promotion Board
Coach/Mentor	Ashok Kumar Dhyanchand
Position	Midfielder
Medals	Gold • 2023: Asian Games in Hangzhou • 2023: Men's Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai Silver • 2018: Men's Hockey Champions Trophy in Breda • 2018: Summer Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires • 2022: Commonwealth Games in Birmingham Bronze • 2018: Asian Games in Jakarta • 2021: Summer Olympics in Tokyo • 2024: Paris Olympics
Awards, Honours	• Player of the Tournament at the Sultan of Johor Cup (2017) • Player of the Tournament in the Asian YOG Qualifier (M) (2018) • Leading Goalscorer Award in the Asian YOG Qualifier (M) (2018) • FIH Men’s Rising Star of the Year (2019) • Best Young Player of the Tournament at the FIH Men's Series Finals (2019) • Vikram Award (2020) • Arjuna Award (2021) • FIH Young Player of the Year (2021) • FIH Pro League Player of the Match in a match against Argentina (2023) • Best Young Player of the Match in the Asian Champions Trophy in a match against Pakistan (2023) • Milestone Award from Hockey India for completing 100 international matches (2024)
Personal Life
Date of Birth	25 February 2000 (Friday)
Age (as of 2024)	24 Years
Birthplace	Shivnagar Chandon, Itarsi, Madhya Pradesh, India
Zodiac sign	Pisces
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Itarsi, Madhya Pradesh
School	Govt. Ordnance Factory Higher Secondary School, Itarsi, Madhya Pradesh
Religion	Hinduism
Tattoo	The word "Believe" on his right triceps
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook • Twitter
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Unmarried
Family
Parents	Father- Rohit Sagar Prasad (Teacher) Mother- Kamla Devi (Homemaker)
Siblings	Brother-1 • Vidya Sagar Prasad (Software Developer) Sister(s)-2 • Pooja Prasad • Poonam Prasad
Favourites
Film	Bollywood- Chak De! India (2007)
Food	Manchurian, Aloo Paratha

Some Lesser Known Facts About Vivek Sagar Prasad

• Initially, Vivek’s father didn’t support him as he didn’t believe Vivek could make a good career out of hockey in India. He wanted Vivek to make a career through academics.

• His siblings and his mother encouraged him to pursue his dreams and would often protect Vivek from getting beaten up by his father for playing hockey.

• He was noticed by his mentor, Ashok Kumar Dhaynchand, in a local senior-level tournament in Akola, Maharashtra, in 2013.
  

  Vivek Sagar Prasad with his mentor Ashok Kumar Dhyanchand

• Thereafter, Ashok Kumar invited Vivek for a trial in his hockey academy in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, which he readily accepted.

• Vivek stayed with Ashok Kumar for 2 months before joining his hockey academy, where he developed his skills.

• In 2016, he suffered a life-threatening injury to his collarbone during a practice match and needed immediate surgery.

• He was the captain of the Indian junior hockey team at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics.
  

  Vivek Sagar Prasad while playing in the Summer Youth Olympics

• He is the second-youngest hockey player to debut for the senior Indian team at the age of 17 years in 2018.

• He was a key player for India during the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.
  

  Vivek Sagar Prasad trying to take control of the ball at the Summer Olympics

• He used to play chess, badminton, and cricket before starting hockey.

• In 2021, the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced a Rs. 1 crore cash reward for Vivek Sagar Prasad for his performance at the 2020 Summer Olympics.

• Vivek was also made DSP (Deputy Superintendant of Police) in the Madhya Pradesh police by him in the same year.
  

  Vivek Sagar Prasad in his DSP uniform

• He is a fitness enthusiast and enjoys working out in the gym.
  

  Vivek Sagar Prasad during a workout session