Exhibition Hockey Match 13 Feb 2011

Corps of Signals Fourteenth Reunion and Centenary Celebrations, 1 STC Jabalpur 13 Feb 2011 at Copeland Stadium
Exhibition Hockey



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Hockey
The French word "Hoquet" meant Shepherd's crook and it is believed that the game was simply named by altering the spelling of the French word. Hockey was brought to India by the British. The rules were formed in 1833 by the London Wimbledon Club. The Hockey Association formed in 1886. In 1928 the first Indian team participated in Olympics and won. Subsequently India has won eight Gold Medals and winners of World Cup in 1975.
The Corps of Signals Team
The team was formed in 1953 under Captain of Jemadar Ajit Singh. Present team consists of 39 players and is based in Jalandhar. International players Lt Col (late) Raminder Singh, Sub N Toppo and L/Nk MP Ganesh- Arjuna Awardee- have been part of the team.
Centenary Championship Winners

Volleyball- 1 STC held in MCTE Mhow on 10 Sep 2010

Football- 2 STC held in Goa on 10 Nov 2010

Basketball- 1 STC held in AHQ Sig Regt on 10 Dec 2010

Hockey- 1 STC held in 1 STC jablapur on 11 Jan 2011

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