STAFF PROFILE
Dr. Navin Prasad
Men's National Team
Nickname: DocRole: Physician
Birthplace: Patna, India
Hometown: Vancouver, BC
Residence: Vancouver, BC
Languages: English, Hindi
With the team since: 1992 Junior Pan American Games
Field Hockey Background
I was introduced to field hockey through Dr. Jack Taunton.
Sport Background
I played high school soccer, badminton, football. I have been team doctor for the BC Lions since 1995.
Education
University of Alberta (1985). University of British Columbia (1992)
Degree
MSc. in Kinesiology, MD., Fellowship in Sports Medicine
My Life
I am married to Nutan and we have two children, Shaun age 19 and Sarina age 15. Both kids are basketball and volleyball players. My present hobbies include golfing and I volunteer on a fundraising committee that donates an international peace prize in the name of Gandhi.
Favourite Quote
"There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to success; not going all the way, and not starting." - Buddha.
Favourite Moment with Team Canada
2007 Pan American Games with shootout win against Argentina to qualify for 2008 Olympics.
Advice for aspiring athletes...
Take advantage of all the resources you have around you. You have to practice harder than anyone around you, and if you don't have this passion, then you are in the wrong sport/profession.
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FIH Road to London (Women) x 2 x 5 x 7
February 18-25, 2012
New Delhi, IndiaFinal Standing: 5 -
FIH Road to London (Men) x 3 x 2 x 7
February 18-26, 2012
New Delhi, IndiaFinal Standing: 3 -
2011 Pan American Games (Men) x 7 x 5 x 2
October 20-29, 2011
Guadalajara, MexicoFinal Standing: 2 -
2010 Commonwealth Games (Men)
October 3-14, 2010
Delhi, IndiaFinal Standing: 7 -
2007 Pan American Games (Men)
July 13-29, 2007
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -
2006 World Cup Qualifier (Men)
April 12-22, 2006
Changzhou, ChinaFinal Standing: 10 -
2003 Pan American Games (Men)
August 1-17, 2003
Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicFinal Standing: 5 -
2002 Commonwealth Games (Men)
July 25 - August 4, 2002
Manchester, EnglandFinal Standing: 7 -
2000 Olympic Games
September 15 - October 1, 2000
Sydney, AustraliaFinal Standing: 10 -
1999 Pan American Games (Men)
July 23 - August 8, 1999
Winnipeg, CanadaFinal Standing: 1 -
1998 World Cup (1998)
May 21 - June 1, 1998
Utrecht, NetherlandsFinal Standing: 8
Provincial Associations
BC Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Ontario Quebec Nova Scotia P.E.I
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