| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  India | ||
| Men's Field hockey | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
 | 1972 Munich | Team |
| Hockey World Cup | ||
| 1971 Barcelona | Team |
| Asian Games | ||
 | 1970 Bangkok | Team |
Kulwant Singh (born 18 December 1948) is an Indian field hockey player. He won a bronze medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. [1]
The field hockey tournament at the 1972 Summer Olympics was the 12th edition of the field hockey event at the Summer Olympics.
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