The current team came out in full strength! Thanks to their efforts for planning the event and taking care of all arrangements. They were also an attentive bunch –listening to everything Appaji had to say.
(Photographs — Courtesy: Hockey Secretary and Current team, 2014)
The alumni in green played the current team in blue. The alumni had a full team this year and also had substitutes. I think the final score was 2-1 or 3-1 in favour of the current team.
(Photographs — Courtesy: Hockey Secretary and Current team, 2014)
Appaji remembered his earliest days at IIT-B and how he had joined at a very young age. He was then one amongst all the students in every way. He mentioned how he identifies himself completely with IIT-B. Appaji spook about the generations he coached and the best moments. He also had a message for current students and players.
(Photographs — Courtesy: Hockey Secretary and Current team, 2014)
The alumni had planned gifts for Appaji — something to remember this occassion and something to compile all the memories.
(Photographs — Courtesy: Hockey Secretary and Current team, 2014)
Several alumni spoke. Alumni present were representing 3-4 decades.
(Photographs — Courtesy: Hockey Secretary and Current team, 2014)
Slideshow of old photographs. Everybody contributed to recollecting memories and incidents.
(Photographs — Courtesy: Hockey Secretary and Current team, 2014)