Krishan Bahadur Pathak is an accomplished Indian hockey player and the goalkeeper for the national team. |
Of Nepali descent, his parents relocated to India in search of better economic opportunities in 1990. |
At 12, he began his hockey journey at the Surjit Singh Hockey Academy in Jalandhar. |
He honed his skills by practicing at the Rail Coach Factory in Kapurthala. |
Recognized for his talent, he joined the Indian Railways hockey team at the age of 14. |
P. R. Sreejesh, a professional hockey player, serves as Krishan Bahadur's significant inspiration. |
He later became the goalkeeper for the Indian Oil Corporation’s hockey team. |
At 16, he successfully cleared trials for the men’s national under-19 field hockey team. |
His international debut was at the 2016 Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup. |
Despite a personal tragedy, he chose to compete in the tournament two days after his father's passing. |
He played a crucial role as the lead goalie in the 2016 Junior Hockey World Cup. |
In 2016, he was selected to play for 'Dabang Mumbai' in the Hockey India League. |
He was chosen to represent India at the 27th men’s Australian Hockey League in 2017. |
Before embarking on a professional hockey career, he worked at construction sites to support his family. |
Krishan Bahadur also participated in and triumphed in the Bombay Gold Cup with the Indian Oil Corporation’s hockey team. |
He contributed to securing a bronze medal at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta. |
He showcased his skills in the 14th edition of the Hockey World Cup in 2018. |
In 2022, he clinched a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham, England. |
He was part of the victorious Indian squads at the 2023 Men’s Asian Champions Trophy and Asian Games. |
Following his parents' demise, he was cared for by his father’s brother, Chander Bahadur Pathak. |
In his leisure time, he enjoys working out, with a particular interest in swimming and gym sessions. |