Harjeet Singh

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Harjeet Singh Tulli
Personal information
Born (1996-01-02) 2 January 1996 (age 28) [1]
Kurali, Mohali, Punjab, India [2]
Playing position Midfielder
Senior career
YearsTeam
Uttar Pradesh Wizards
2015–2017 Delhi Waveriders
2019–2020 HGC
National team
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2013– India 50
Medal record
Representing Flag of India.svg  India
Men's field hockey
Champions Trophy
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2016 London
Junior World Cup
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2016 Lucknow
Junior Asia Cup
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2015 Kuantan
Last updated on: 10 August 2019

Harjeet Singh (born 11 February 1996) is an Indian professional field hockey player who plays as a midfielder

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He captained the Indian squad at the 2016 Men's Hockey Junior World Cup [3] [4] that went unbeaten throughout the tournament, eventually winning a gold medal.

Club career

Harjeet played for the Uttar Pradesh Wizards and the Delhi Waveriders in the Hockey India League. In July 2019 he signed for Dutch club HGC in the Hoofdklasse where he played for one season. [5]

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References

  1. "Harjeet Singh". Hockey India. Archived from the original on 23 July 2017. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
  2. "Captain Harjeet eyes glory at Hockey Junior World Cup". The Statesman. 2 December 2016. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
  3. "Harjeet Singh to captain Indian team in Junior Hockey World Cup". Hindustan Times. 24 November 2016. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
  4. "Harjeet Singh to captain India in Junior Hockey World Cup". The Times of India. 24 November 2016. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
  5. "Devinder Walmiki, Harjeet Singh sign up with Dutch club, to play Euro Hockey League". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. The Times of India. 24 July 2019. Retrieved 10 August 2019.