Gurjant Singh has retired from
international hockey following a successful career with the Indian men's team
¨ Gurjant Singh has retired
from international hockey following a successful career with the Indian men's
team.
¨
This announcement was made
during the Hockey India Awards ceremony held in New Delhi.
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He represented India in
approximately 130 matches and scored 33 international goals.
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He was regarded as a key
contributor to India's resurgence in modern hockey.
¨
He first gained
recognition by helping India win the 2016 Junior World Cup in Lucknow.
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He made his debut for the
senior team in 2017 and became a regular forward.
¨
He played a pivotal role
in helping India secure a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
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He was also part of the
team that won the bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
¨ He contributed to India winning the gold medal at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou.
¨ He received the Arjuna Award in 2021 for his achievements.
