Krishan Bahadur Pathak Steps Up as India's New Hockey Goalkeeper

Krishan Bahadur Pathak, the new first-choice goalkeeper for India's hockey team, is ready to meet the high standards set by his predecessor P R Sreejesh. Pathak aims to continue the team's success and fulfill long-pending dreams such as winning an Olympic gold, relying on dedication and discipline.

Krishan Bahadur Pathak recognizes the challenge of succeeding P R Sreejesh as India's top hockey goalkeeper. Despite the pressure, Pathak is confident that dedication and discipline will guide him.

Pathak, a 27-year-old of Nepalese descent born in Punjab, has already made 125 appearances for India since 2018. His new role comes after Sreejesh retired post the Tokyo Olympics.

Pathak's immediate test is the Asian Champions Trophy in China starting September 8. He acknowledges the difficulty of matching Sreejesh's legacy but remains focused on achieving benchmarks. Pathak's ultimate dream is to win an Olympic gold in Los Angeles 2028.

(With inputs from agencies.)