Harmanpreet Singh

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Harmanpreet Singh
Harmanpreet Singh in August 2024 with his Paris Olympics bronze medal.jpg
Singh in 2024
Personal information
NicknameSarpanch Sahab [1]
Born (1996-01-06) 6 January 1996 (age 28)
Timmowal, Amritsar, Punjab
Field hockey career
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight 70 kg (154 lb)
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current club Punjab Armed Police
Senior career
YearsTeam
2014–2017 Dabang Mumbai
2017–2024 Petroleum Sports Promotion Board
2024– Punjab Armed Police
National team
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2014–2016 India U21 35 (32)
2015– India 234 (205)
Medal record
Men's field hockey Field hockey pictogram.svg
Representing Flag of India.svg  India
Olympic Games
Olympic rings.svg
2028 Los Angeles Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2020 Tokyo Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2024 Paris Team
World Cup
2026 Wavre Team
Pro League
2024–25 Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2021–22 Rotterdam Team
World League
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2016–17 Bhubaneswar Team
Champions Trophy
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2016 London Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2018 Breda Team
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2022 Birmingham Team
Asian Games
2026 Aichi–Nagoya Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2022 Hangzhou Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2018 Jakarta Team
Asia Cup
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2017 Dhaka Team
2025 TBA Team
Asian Champions Trophy
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2018 Muscat Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2023 Chennai Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2024 Hulunbuir Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2021 Dhaka Team
Junior World Cup
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2016 Lucknow Team
Junior Asia Cup
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2015 Kuantan Team

Harmanpreet Singh (born 6 January 1996) is an Indian field hockey player as well as the captain of the Indian national hockey team. [2] He plays as a defender, is a penalty corner specialist, and is regarded as one of the best drag flickers in the world. [3] He has scored the most number of international goals for India in modern day hockey. He led the team to clinch the bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. [4] This was his second bronze in three appearances at the Olympics. [5] Singh also captained the team to win a gold at the 2022 Asian Games. He has won the Player of the Year title at the FIH Awards twice. [6]

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Early life

Singh was born on 6 January 1996 in Timmowal village near Jandiala Guru township of Amritsar in a Sikh farmers’ family. [7] He was on his father’s tractor whenever he was off from his school and during his holidays he helped his family in farming. Farming helped Singh to gain strength and endurance. His father encouraged him to do whatsoever his wish was. He started playing hockey at the age of 10. In initial days of his childhood he loved to play Harmonium and had some interest in music but when he was 15-years old, he joined the Surjit Singh Hockey Academy with the hopes of becoming a forward. [8] He married Amandeep Kaur and they have a daughter, Ruhanat. [9]

Career

Singh made his debut in the junior national team in 2014 at the Sultan of Johor Cup. After being named player of the tournament at the 2014 edition of the same tournament, he made his senior debut the following year, against Japan. He made his debut at the Olympic Games in 2016. He was instrumental in India's third-place finish at the 2021–22 FIH Pro League, where he ended as top-scorer with 18 goals. He won bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and was also instrumental in his team's silver medal win at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and captained his team to a gold medal win at the 2022 Asian Games. [3] Singh was named Men's Player of the Year at FIH Player of the Year Awards for 2020–2021. [10] Again for 2021-22 he named Player of year at FIH Player of the Year Awards two consecutive time to become first Indian and fourth member who join elite list that includes Teun De Nooijer (Netherlands), Jamie Dwyer (Australia) and Arthur van Doren (Belgium). [11]

Junior career

Singh made his debut for India Junior Team against New Zealand. He scored 9 goals at the 2014 Sultan of Johor Cup. His team won the tournament by defeating Great Britain 2–1 in the final. For his outstanding performances he was awarded Man of the Tournament Award. He scored 4 goals at 2015 Sultan of Johor Cup. Unfortunately his team lost in the final to Great Britain in penalties 3-4 after a 2–2 draw. He was the member of the team which won 2015 Men's Hockey Junior Asia Cup. He was the highest goalscorer of the tournament, he scored 14 goals. After his debut appearance at the Olympics, he was selected for 2016 Men's Hockey Junior World Cup. [12] Singh scored a crucial 66th-minute goal against Spain which helped his team win the match 2-1 and reach the semi-finals. His team won the tournament by defeating Belgium in the final 2–1. He scored 3 goals in the tournament.

Senior career

2015

Singh received his maiden call-up for senior team in April 2015 when he was selected for the 3 match bilateral series against Japan. [13] But he was dropped from the team for next tournament which was the 2014–15 Men's FIH Hockey World League Semifinals. [14]

2016

Singh returned to the team for 2016 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup. [15] He scored his 1st ever goal for national team against the Japanese team which helped his team win the match 2–1. He then scored one goal in the match against Canada which was won by his team 3–1. He scored only 2 goals in the tournament. His team had a crushing defeat to Australia in the final 4–0. [16]

Singh was retained in the squad for 2016 Men's Hockey Champions Trophy. [17] In the 1st match against Germany, scored a goal in the 32nd minute but the match ended in a 3–3 draw and in the next match against Great Britain he scored a goal in the 34th minute which helped his team win the match 2–1. The final against Australia ended in a 0–0 draw. In the penalty shootout only Singh managed to score. His team lost the final in 3–1 on penalties. [18] Singh scored 2 goals in the tournament and won the Young Player of the Tournament award.

He was named in the Indian squad for 2016 Olympics. [19] [20] [21] Singh gave a disappointing performance at the Rio Olympics 2016. He failed to score a single goal. His coach claimed that he had unperformed and had not done justice to the outstanding talent and prowess that he possessed as a player. His team lost to Belgium in the Quarter-finals 1-3 after barely qualify for knockout stage. In six games, India managed to win only two but lost three, which was a disappointing conclusion to their Olympic campaign. Singh was dropped from the team for 2016 Men's Asian Champions Trophy and 4 Nations Invitational Tournament after a disastrous Olympics campaign.

2017

After his good performances at the 2016 Men's Hockey Junior World Cup, Singh again returned to the national team for 2017 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup. [22] [23] He scored 2 goals(27th minute and 47th minute) in the match against New Zealand which was won by his team comfortably 3–0. He then was the lone scorer(26th minute) in the match against Australia which his team lost 1–3. He scored 3 goals in the tournament and his team finished 3rd.

Singh was named in squad for 2016–17 Men's FIH Hockey World League Semifinals. [24]

He was selected for 2017 Men's Hockey Asia Cup. [25] [26] [27] He scored 2 goals in the 35th minute and 48th minute in the 1st match against Japan. India easily won the match 5–1. He again scored 2 goals in the next match against Bangladesh in the 28th and 47th minute. Hus team again easily win the match 7–0. He then scored a goal in the 45th minute of match against arch-rivals Pakistan which was also won by his team 3–1. His team topped the Pool and qualified for Super 4s stages. He scored a goal in the 19th minute in a thrashing win over of 6–1 over Malaysia. [28] He then scored a goal in the 51 minute in the match against Pakistan which was won by his team 4–0 to enter the finals. His team won the tournament by defeating Malaysia 2–1 in the final to win their 3rd title. Singh was joint high scorer with Malaysian Faizal Saari with 7 goals. [29]

2020 Tokyo Olympics

Singh had a stellar performance in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. He scored twice against New Zealand in a 3-2 win. He scored against Argentina in a 3-1 victory. He also scored a goal against Japan in 5-3 win. He scored again against Belgium in the semifinals, but India lost 5-2. In the bronze medal match, Singh scored a goal against Germany, securing a 5-4 win for India. His consistent performance throughout the tournament was instrumental in guiding India to their first Olympic medal in 41 years [30]

2021–2023

In the 2021–22 Pro League match against England, Singh scored his 100th goal. He went to score a hat-trick in the same match helping his team to win the match 4–3. [31] He then scored two goals against Germany which helped his team win the match 3–0. In modern AstroTurf hockey he has scored most international goals for India. [32]

Singh had a stellar performance at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, helping India secure a silver medal. He was the second-highest goal scorer in the competition, netting nine goals throughout the tournament. His outstanding achievements have led to him becoming the fourth player to win the FIH Player of the Year in 2022 award in consecutive years, joining an elite group comprising Teun De Nooijer, Jamie Dwyer, and Arthur van Doren.

Singh led the Indian field hockey team to a gold medal win at the 2022 Asian Games by defeating the defending champions Japan 5–1 in the final. [33] As winners India qualified directly for the 2024 Summer Olympics. [34] [35] He was the top scorer for India, netting 13 goals in Asian games, and showcased his expertise as a penalty corner specialist,

Singh was appointed captain ahead of the 2022–23 season of the Pro League. [36] Singh was retained as captain for the 2023 World Cup. [37] India were knocked out on penalties by New Zealand in the crossover stage, ahead of the quarter-finals, [38] and finished joint ninth after a win over South Africa. [39] However, Singh had a particularly successful year and went on to score 42 goals from 33 matches. [40] On 10 February 2024, he scored twice in the opening match against Spain in the 2023–24 edition of the Pro League. The first was a penalty corner conversion while the second came off a penalty stroke. [41] He scored a match-saving equaliser from another penalty corner conversion in India's next match against the Netherlands, his 200th appearance in national colors. The match ended in a 2–2 draw. [40]

2024 Paris Olympics

Singh was nominated as the captain of Indian men's hockey team for Paris Olympics 2024. He led the Indian men's hockey team to a bronze medal win against Spain on August 8, 2024, at the 2024 Olympics. He was the top scorer in the tournament with a total of 10 goals, including two crucial goals in the bronze medal match. Singh also scored two goals against Australia, leading India to their first victory against them in 52 years. As the captain, he demonstrated exceptional leadership and skill throughout the tournament, leading his team to a record-extending 13th medal in hockey at the Olympics. Singh's consistent performance was key to India's success. [42] [43]

He earned the moniker of Sarpanch Sahib of Hockey (which refers to a leader of a village) by the media due to his performance and captaincy at the Olympics. After winning bronze medal Prime minister Narendra Modi called the team and congratulated them. [44]

2024 Men's Asian Champions Trophy

He had an incredible performance at the 2024 Men's Asian Champions Trophy. He was the top scorer for the Indian team with a total of 7 goals, and played a crucial role in India's fifth title, [45] He was instrumental in India's 2-1 win over Pakistan, netting twice and showcasing calm leadership to navigate the team through Pakistan's intense pressure, particularly in the final quarter. Harmanpreet's impressive form continued with a brace in the semifinal against South Korea and a decisive assist for Jugraj Singh's goal in the final, ultimately earning him the Player of the Tournament award [46]

Club career

Singh was bought by Dabang Mumbai for $51000 in the 2015 Hockey India League, he scored 5 goals in his first edition. He went on to win the Ponty Chadha award for the most promising player of the tournament in 2015. Daband Mumbai retained him for the 2016 edition. [47] He scored only 2 goals in the whole season but his good defensive skills helped in making the case to retain him. He scored 6 goals in the 2017 edition. He won the Upcoming Player of the Tournament award.

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryResultRef.
2016 FIH Awards Rising Star of the YearNominated
2020–2021Player of the YearWon [48]
2022Won [49]
2024TBA

International goals

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.6 April 2016 Ipoh, Malaysia Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 1–12–1 2016 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup
2.10 April 2016Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 2–13–1
3.10 June 2016 London, United Kingdom Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 3–13–3 2016 Men's Hockey Champions Trophy
4.11 June 2016Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 2–02–1
5.30 April 2017Ipoh, MalaysiaFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2–03–0 2017 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup
6.3–0
7.2 May 2017Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 1–01–3
8.15 June 2017London, England Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 4–14–1 2016–17 Men's FIH Hockey World League Semifinals
9.18 June 2017Flag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan 1–07–1
10.4–0
11.24 June 2017Flag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan 5–06–1
12.25 June 2017Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 1–12–3
13.2–1
14.11 October 2017 Dhaka, Bangladesh Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 4–15–1 2017 Men's Hockey Asia Cup
15.5–1
16.13 October 2017Flag of Bangladesh.svg  Bangladesh 5–07–0
17.7–0
18.15 October 2017Flag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan 3–03–1
19.19 October 2017Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 2–06–2
20.21 October 2017Flag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan 2–04–0
21.6 December 2017 Bhubaneswar, India Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 3–23–3 (3–2 p) 2016–17 Men's FIH Hockey World League Final
22.10 December 2017Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 2–12–1
23.7 April 2018 Gold Coast, Australia Flag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan 2–02–2 2018 Commonwealth Games
24.8 April 2018Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 3–24–3
25.10 April 2018Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 1–02–1
26.2–1
27.13 April 2018Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 1–22–3
28.2–3
29.24 June 2018 Breda, Netherlands Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 1–02–1 2018 Men's Hockey Champions Trophy
30.27 June 2018Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 2–32–3
31.28 June 2018Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 1–01–1
32.20 August 2018 Jakarta, Indonesia Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 9–017–0 2018 Asian Games
33.22 August 2018Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 12–026–0
34.21–0
35.22–0
36.25–0
37.28 August 2018Flag of Sri Lanka.svg  Sri Lanka 2–020–0
38.6–0
39.9–0
40.30 August 2018Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 1–02–2 (6–7 p)
41.1 September 2018Flag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan 2–02–1
42.18 October 2018 Muscat, Oman Flag of Oman.svg  Oman 2–011–0 2018 Men's Asian Champions Trophy
43.21 October 2018Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 3–09–0
44.4–0
45.24 October 2018Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 1–04–1
46.3–1
47.4–1
48.2 December 2018Bhubaneswar, IndiaFlag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 1–12–2 2018 Men's Hockey World Cup
49.4 December 2018Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 1–05–1
50.6 June 2019Bhubaneswar, IndiaFlag of Russia.svg  Russia 4–010–0 2018–19 Men's FIH Series Finals
51.9–0
52.7 June 2019Flag of Poland.svg  Poland 3–13–1
53.14 June 2019Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 1–17–2
54.15 June 2019Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2–05–1
55.3–0
56.22 February 2020Bhubaneswar, IndiaFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 2–12–2 (3–1 p) 2020–21 Men's FIH Pro League
57.10 April 2020 Buenos Aires, Argentina Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 1–02–2 (3–2 p)
58.2–2
59.11 April 2020Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 1–03–0
60.24 July 2021 Tokyo, Japan Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2–13–2 2020 Summer Olympics
61.3–1
62.29 July 2021Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 3–13–1
63.30 July 2021Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 1–05–3
64.3 August 2021Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 1–12–5
65.5 August 2021Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 3–35–4
66.14 December 2021Dhaka, BangladeshFlag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 2–02–2 2021 Men's Asian Champions Trophy
67.15 December 2021Flag of Bangladesh.svg  Bangladesh 9–09–0
68.17 December 2021Flag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan 1–03–1
69.3–1
70.19 December 2021Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 1–06–0
71.5–0
72.21 December 2021Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 2–53–5
73.22 December 2021Flag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan 1–04–3
74.8 February 2022 Potchefstroom, South Africa Flag of France.svg  France 1–05–0 2021–22 Men's FIH Pro League
75.9 February 2022Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 1–010–2
76.12 February 2022Flag of France.svg  France 2–32–5
77.13 February 2022Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 4–110–2
78.7–1
79.9–2
80.10–2
81.26 February 2022Bhubaneswar, IndiaFlag of Spain.svg  Spain 1–15–4
82.5–4
83.27 February 2022Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 2–33–4
84.2 April 2022Flag of England.svg  England 3–23–3 (3–2 p)
85.3 April 2022Flag of England.svg  England 2–14–3
86.3–1
87.4–2
88.14 April 2022Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 1–03–0
89.2–0
90.11 June 2022 Antwerp, Belgium Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 2–33–3 (5–4 p)
91.18 June 2022 Rotterdam, Netherlands Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 2–22–2 (1–4 p)
92.31 July 2022 Birmingham, EnglandFlag of Ghana.svg  Ghana 2–011–0 2022 Commonwealth Games
93.6–0
94.11–0
95.1 August 2022Flag of England.svg  England 4–14–4
96.3 August 2022Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 1–08–0
97.6–0
98.4 August 2022Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 1–04–1
99.2–0
100.3–0
101.28 October 2022Bhubaneswar, IndiaFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2–34–3 2022–23 Men's FIH Pro League
102.30 October 2022Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 1–12–3
103.4 November 2022Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 1–17–4
104.3–3
105.6 November 2022Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 1–02–2 (3–1 p)
106.2–0
123.19 January 2023Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 4–24–2 2023 Men's FIH Hockey World Cup
124.26 January 2023 Rourkela, IndiaFlag of Japan.svg  Japan 5–08–0
125.7–0
126.28 January 2023Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2–05–2
127.10 March 2023Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 1–03–22022–23 Men's IFH Pro League
128.12 March 2023Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 1–15–4
129.2–1
130.5–3
131.13 March 2023Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 4–26–3
132.27 May 2023London, Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 1–14–3
133.2–3
134.2 June 2023Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 2–05–1
135.3–0
136.7 June 2023 Eindhoven, NetherlandsFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 1–04–1
137.8 June 2023Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 2–03–0
138.25 July 2023 Terrassa, SpainFlag of Spain.svg  Spain 1–21–2Torneio del Centenario 2023
139.26 July 2023Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 1–01–1
140.28 July 2023Flag of England.svg  England 1–11–1
141.30 July 2023Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 1–02–1
142.3 August 2023 Chennai, IndiaFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 1–07–2 2023 Men's Asian Champions Trophy
143.2–0
144.4 August 2023Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 1–11–1
145.6 August 2023Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 3–05–0
146.7 August 2023Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 2–13–2
147.9 August 2023Flag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan 1–04–0
148.2–0
149.11 August 2023Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 2–05–0
150.12 August 2023Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 2–34–3
151.26 September 2023 Hangzhou, China Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 5–016–1 2022 Asian Games
152.9–0
153.10–0
154.11–0
155.30 September 2023Flag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan 2–010–2
156.3–0
157.5–0
158.6–0
159.2 October 2023Flag of Bangladesh.svg  Bangladesh 1–012–0
160.2–0
161.7–0
162.6 October 2023Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 2–05–1
163.5–1
164.26 January 2024 Cape Town, South Africa Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 1–03–0Test Match
165.10 February 2024Bhubaneswar, IndiaFlag of Spain.svg  Spain 1–04–1 2023–24 Men's FIH Pro League
166.2–0
167.11 February 2024Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 2–22–2 (4–2 p)
168.15 February 2024Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 1–04–6
169.3–2
170.24 February 2024Rourkela, IndiaFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 1–02–2 (0–3 p)
171.7 April 2024 Perth, AustraliaFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 2–12–4Test Match
172.12 April 2024Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 1–01–3
173.13 April 2024Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 1–02–3
174.26 May 2024Antwerp, BelgiumFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 3–25–42023–24 Men's FIH Pro League
175.4–2
176.5–2
177.1 June 2024London, EnglandFlag of Germany.svg  Germany 1–03–0
178.8 June 2024Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 1–22–3
179.9 June 2024Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 2–12–3
180.27 July 2024 Paris, France Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 3–23–2 2024 Summer Olympics
181.29 July 2024Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 1–11–1
182.30 July 2024Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland 1–02–0
183.2–0
184.2 August 2024Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 2–03–2
185.3–1
186.4 August 2024Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 1–01–1 (4–2 p)
187.6 August 2024Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 1–02–3
188.8 August 2024Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 1–12–1
189.2–1

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