Oral HISTORY INTERVIEWS
Much of the history that we store in our heads is lost as we age or pass away. Oral history is the practice of recording people’s recollections and personal stories for the future.
Our oral history programme captures the ‘lived experiences’ of the hockey family: the great and the good of our sport; coaches, umpires, players and administrators from all backgrounds and levels of hockey.
Oral History Collection
Welcome to the Hockey Museum’s Oral History Collection. These audio recordings capture the personal stories, memories, and experiences of players, coaches, officials, and fans who have been part of hockey’s rich heritage. Each interview offers unique insights into the game’s evolution, memorable moments, and the people who shaped hockey history. Listen to these voices from the past as they share their passion for the sport and their contributions to the hockey community.
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Sutinder (Suti) Khehar is an England and Great Britain hockey player. He is the first Sikh player to play an international hockey match for England. Born in Nairobi, Kenya, Sutinder played for Sikh Union Hockey Club and was selected to represent Kenya Juniors against Uganda Juniors in 1970. At the age of 18, Sutinder emigrated to England where he joined Slough Hockey Club; the club that won the European Club Championship in 1980. He also played for London Indians Hockey Club and later represented England at the Bombay 1982 World Cup, where he was honoured with captaincy of the team in England’s last pool match.Sutinder describes how his international career began, his involvement with the Bombay 1982 World Cup, and how he and his team trained for games. Sutinder also discusses the friendships he made throughout his career and his opinions of indoor hockey and rules of the current game.
Interview date: 2016-06-12
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