Sardar Singh

Former Field Hockey Player

Indian Sant Nagar, Sirsa District, Haryana Cancer 182 cm

Quick Info

ProfessionFormer Field Hockey Player
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth15/07/1986
Age40 years
BirthplaceSant Nagar, Sirsa District, Haryana
Zodiac SignCancer

Latest News about Sardar Singh

13/10/2026

Sardar Singh was announced as League Ambassador of the inaugural Chhattisgarh Hockey League, as reported by ANI from Raipur. Chhattisgarh's Deputy Chief Minister and Sports Minister praised him as one of India's most decorated hockey players. Sardar said the role was an opportunity to help the state's talented players grow into national and international stars.

26/07/2026

Sardar Singh, coaching the Indian Sub-Junior Men's Team, saw the side win every match and beat Pakistan 3-1 in the final to take the inaugural AHF Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship in Muscat. The victory also earned India a place at the inaugural FIH Youth Hockey5s World Cup. He praised the players' character and thanked Hockey India for its investment in young players.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameSardar Purashkar Singh
Other NameSardara Singh

Physical Stats & More

Height182 cm
Weight80 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Education12th pass
InstitutionHARYANA POLICE

Personal Life

ReligionSikhism
Caste/SectNamdhari
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
Current OccupationDeputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Haryana Police, posted in Karnal

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsAshpal Kaur Bhogal (Ex-Girlfriend)

Family

FatherGurnam Singh (RMP Doctor)
MotherJasveer Kaur (Housemaker)
SiblingsDidar Singh (elder)

Career

International Debut
JuniorIndia's 2003–04 tour of Poland
SeniorAgainst Pakistan in 2006 at the bilateral series
Jersey Number001
Domestic/State Team
  • Chandigarh Dynamos (2005)
  • Hyderabad Sultans (2006–2008)
  • KHC Leuven (2011)
  • HC Bloemendaal (2013)
  • Delhi Waveriders (2013–2015)
  • Punjab Warriors (2016)
CoachHarendra Singh
Records
  • Youngest player to Captain the Indian National Hockey Team at the 2008 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup.
  • Highest paid player at the inaugural Hockey India League auctions when the Delhi franchisee bought him for US $78,000 (₹42.49 lakh).
  • FIH All-Star Team member (2010)
  • Helped India win the 2014 Asian Games team gold medal and the 2007 Asia Cup gold medal
Awards
  • Arjuna Award: 2012
  • Padma Shri: 2015
Other Awards
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award2017
Bhim Award2017
Player of Tournament2010 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, 2012 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, 2012 Summer Olympics Qualifiers
International Appearances314 matches (2006–2018)
Playing PositionCenter Half
Captaincy2008–2016 (8 years)
Retirement12 September 2018
Post-Retirement Roles
  • India A coach (2022)
  • India U17 coach (2023–present)
  • Chief National Coach, Haryana Police Hockey Team
  • India U18 coach (2023–present)
  • Coach of India Sub-Junior Men's Team, which won gold at the inaugural AHF Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship 2026

Favourites

Favorite Sportsperson(s)

Style Quotient

Cars Collection
  • 2 Mercedes Benz G-Class G63 AMG
  • Jaguar Range Rover Sport

Social Media

Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/SardarSinghHockey/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Sardar Singh is highly recognized for his midfield expertise in field hockey.
2. At 12, he requested hockey shoes valued at ₹1000, despite his family's financial hardships.
3. His family adheres to the Namdhari Sikh sect and has tackled financial difficulties.
4. He made history as the youngest Captain of the Indian National Hockey Team.
5. After a prosperous career, he chose to retire from international hockey in September 2018.
6. He is a Deputy Superintendent Police Officer with the Haryana Police and plays for their team.

Also born on 15 July

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