Quick Info
| Profession | Former Field Hockey Player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 15/07/1986 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Sant Nagar, Sirsa District, Haryana |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Sardar Singh
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.
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 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 |
| Current Occupation | Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Haryana Police, posted in Karnal |
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 | ||||||
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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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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. |
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