Quick Info
| Profession | Former Field Hockey Player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 15/07/1986 |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthplace | Sant Nagar, Sirsa District, Haryana |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Sardar Purashkar Singh |
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| Other Name | Sardara Singh |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 182 cm |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | 12th pass |
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| Institution | HARYANA POLICE |
Personal Life
| Religion | Sikhism |
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| Caste/Sect | Namdhari |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Ashpal Kaur Bhogal (Ex-Girlfriend) |
Family
| Father | Gurnam Singh (RMP Doctor) |
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| Mother | Jasveer Kaur (Housemaker) |
| Siblings | Didar Singh (elder) |
Career
| International Debut |
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| Jersey Number | 001 | ||||||
| Domestic/State Team |
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| Coach | Harendra Singh | ||||||
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| International Appearances | 314 matches (2006–2018) | ||||||
| Playing Position | Center Half | ||||||
| Captaincy | 2008–2016 (8 years) | ||||||
| Retirement | 12 September 2018 | ||||||
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Favourites
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Style Quotient
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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. |