🏑 Talem Priyobarta: India’s Rising Hockey Defender to Watch 🇮🇳
🏑 Talem Priyobarta India’s Rising Hockey Defender to Watch 🇮🇳
🔥 Talem Priyobarta – India’s Rising Hockey Star 🇮🇳
Defender | Junior Men’s Hockey | HIL 2026 Squad
From Manipur to the world stage, Talem Priyobarta is a young Indian hockey defender who is taking the sport by storm. Known for his discipline, calmness under pressure, and tactical awareness, he has already earned medals in top junior international competitions and is now set to shine in the Hockey India League (HIL) 2026.
📋 Player Profile Overview
| Attribute | Details |
| Full Name | Talem Priyobarta |
| Date of Birth | 2 September 2004 |
| Age | 21 Years |
| Position | Defender |
| State Team | Manipur Hockey |
| Current League | Hockey India League (HIL) 2026 |
| HIL Team | HIL Governing Council Men’s Team |
| National Team | Indian Junior Men Hockey Team |
| FIH TMS ID | 33140 |
| Playing Style | Positional awareness, strong defense, calm under pressure |
🏆 Medals & Achievements (Verified)
Here is a clear and complete list of all medals and achievements across certificates, international tours, and major tournaments:
🥇 Gold Medals
| # | Tournament | Location | Dates | Team | Medal |
| 1 | Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2024 | Muscat, Oman | 26 Nov – 04 Dec 2024 | Indian Junior Men Hockey Team | 🥇 Gold |
| 2 | 1st Hockey India Junior Men Academy National Championship 2021 | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | 18 Oct – 27 Oct 2021 | Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy | 🥇 Gold |
🥈 Silver Medals
| # | Tournament | Location | Dates | Team | Medal |
| 3 | 13th Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 | Johor Bahru, Malaysia | 11 Oct – 18 Oct 2025 | Indian Junior Men Hockey Team | 🥈 Silver |
🥉 Bronze Medals
| # | Tournament | Location | Dates | Team | Medal |
| 4 | Junior World Cup 2025 FIH Men’s | Chennai & Madurai, India | 28 Nov – 10 Dec 2025 | Indian Junior Men Hockey Team | 🥉 Bronze |
| 5 | 12th Sultan of Johor Cup 2024 | Johor Bahru, Malaysia | 19 Oct – 26 Oct 2024 | Indian Men Hockey Team | 🥉 Bronze |
🌍 International Tours & Training
| # | Tour / Training | Location | Dates | Team |
| 6 | Tour of Europe – U21 | Belgium, Netherlands, Germany | 20 May – 29 May 2024 | Indian Junior Men Hockey Team |
| 7 | Germany | 16 June – 26 June 2025 | Indian Junior Men Hockey Team | |
| 8 | Netherlands | 26 June – 10 July 2025 | Indian Junior Men Hockey Team |
🇮🇳 National Achievements
| # | Tournament | Location | Dates | Team |
| 9 | Khelo India Youth Games 2022 (Hockey – Team Event) | Madhya Pradesh | 30 Jan – 11 Feb 2023 | Madhya Pradesh |
🔥 Hockey India League 2026
| Player Name | Role | Notes |
| Talem Priyobarta | Defender | Selected for HIL Governing Council Men’s Team 2026 ◆ |
| Kane Russell | Defender | International star ◆ |
| Jasjit Singh Kular | Defender | Experienced domestic player ◆ |
| Surender Kumar | Defender | Veteran domestic defender ◆ |
| Hardik Singh | Midfielder | India international ◆ |
| Lalit Kumar Upadhyay | Forward | India international ◆ |
| Sam Ward | Forward | International player ◆ |
| Tanguy Cosyns | Forward | International marquee signing ◆ |
Key Highlights:
✔ Trusted by selectors to play at the top domestic league level
✔ Plays alongside India’s best and international stars
✔ Gains exposure for senior national selection (olympics.com)
🛡️ Playing Strengths
- Master of positional discipline
- Strong man-to-man marking and tackling
- Composed under pressure in international fixtures
- Team-first mindset: always supports both attack and defense
- Quick learning and adaptability to new tactical setups
🚀 Career Journey & Growth
- From Manipur’s local academies to national tournaments
- Competed internationally in Asia, Europe, Germany, Netherlands
- Won multiple gold, silver, and bronze medals in top junior events
- Now set to shine in HIL 2026 alongside elite domestic and international stars
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✅ Summary of Achievements
| Category | Count / Details |
| 🥇 Gold Medals | 2 |
| 🥈 Silver Medals | 1 |
| 🥉 Bronze Medals | 2 |
| 🌍 International Tours | 3 (Europe, Germany, Netherlands) |
| 🇮🇳 Major Tournaments | Junior Asia Cup, Junior World Cup, Sultan of Johor Cup, Khelo India Youth Games |
| 🔥 HIL 2026 | Governing Council Men’s Team (Domestic + International stars) |
🌟 Final Words
Talem Priyobarta is a true rising star of Indian hockey — young, talented, and disciplined. With a stellar medal record, international exposure, and league recognition, he is one of the most promising defenders to watch in India’s hockey future.
⚡ From junior international glory to HIL 2026, Talem is ready to take Indian hockey to new heights.
