Quick Info
| Profession | Field Hockey Player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 16/05/1947 |
| Age | 75 years (died on 28, Jun, 2022) |
| Birthplace | Village Dhannowali, Jalandhar, Punjab, India |
| Date of Death | 28/06/2022 |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
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| Varinder Singh was an accomplished Indian field hockey player who represented India at the international level during the 1970s. He was a key member of the Indian hockey team during a golden era of the sport and contributed significantly to India's success in multiple global competitions. | |
| Varinder Singh was an Indian field hockey player who represented India internationally during the 1970s. | |
| He was a defender and was part of India's medal-winning teams at the 1972 Olympics, the 1973 Hockey World Cup, the 1974 Asian Games, the 1975 Hockey World Cup, and the 1978 Asian Games. | |
| He was known as one of the best right-half players of his era and was part of the Indian side that won the 1975 Hockey World Cup gold. He passed away in Jalandhar in June 2022, at the age of 75. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 11" |
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| Weight | 58 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Personal Life
| Place of Death | Jalandhar, Punjab |
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| Religion | Sikhism |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Married |
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Family
| Spouse | Manjit Kaur |
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| Children | Gurpreet Singh, Harpreet Singh |
Career
| International Debut | 1972 Munich Olympics | ||||||
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| Domestic/State Team(s) | Indian Railways Hockey Team | ||||||
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| Post-Playing Career | Transitioned to coaching and worked with the Punjab Sports Department after retirement from Indian Railways; also coached the Punjab and Sind Bank team for many years | ||||||
| Other Olympic Games | Competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Varinder Singh was a key player in the 1975 Indian Men's Hockey Team that clinched the Hockey World Cup. | |
| 2. He achieved success in field hockey, earning medals in different global competitions. | |
| 3. Following his playing career, he transitioned to coaching and was honored with notable awards for his work in Indian hockey. | |
| 4. He was an officer in the Northern Railways and played for the Indian Railways team in domestic competitions. | |
| 5. After retirement from railways, he worked with the Punjab Sports Department. | |
| 6. He served as an officer in the Northern Railways and played for the Indian Railways team in domestic competitions. | |
| 7. He was honored for his contribution to Indian hockey. |
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