Dilip Tirkey is a former Indian field hockey, ex-captain of Indian hockey team who was best known for his penalty corner hit. He made his debut in 1995 against England. He has received Padma Shree (2004), Arjun Award (2002), Ekalavya Award (1996), ONGC-Hockey Year Book Award (1998) and Biju Patnaik Sportsperson of the Year Award (2004). He has worked as chairman of Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) and presently works as the chairman of Odisha Hockey Promotion Council.