Suraj Krishnadev Pawar

General Secretary, IHAM

Director, Founder & Head Coach — P52 Ice Hockey Club

Suraj Pawar has been at the center of ice hockey in Maharashtra for over a decade, both as a competitive player and as the driving force behind P52 Ice Hockey Club. A forward by position, he has represented Maharashtra across some of the most competitive platforms the sport has to offer in India — 5 IHAI National Championships, including a silver medal at the Under-20 Nationals, and 3 Khelo India Winter Games. At the state level, he has been dominant — winning gold in the Senior State Championship for 6 consecutive years across 7 state championship appearances.

As a coach, Suraj holds the IIHF Youth Instructor Program certification and is a Learn to Play certified coach under IHAI — credentials that back what he brings to the ice every day. With 5 years of coaching experience, he works with players across all age groups, focusing on skating technique, game strategy, and fitness, with an emphasis on advanced skill development.

He founded P52 Ice Hockey Club with a clear purpose — to build something lasting for winter sports in Maharashtra and give players in Pune a real place to grow.

"My mission is to ignite a love for winter sports across India and nurture the next generation of ice hockey champions."