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Factfile: Former India hockey captain Sardar Singh
Factfile on former India captain Sardar Singh who announced his retirement from international hockey on Wednesday.
Sardar Singh. (TOI Photo)
Key Highlights
- Sardar Singh made his senior India debut against Pakistan in 2006
- Sardar was the youngest to captain the Indian national team, when he led the side at the 2008 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup
- Sardar made the decision to retire after a disappointing Asian Games where India failed to defend their title
NEW DELHI: Factfile on former India captain Sardar Singh who announced his retirement from international hockey on Wednesday:
Full Name: Sardar Purashkar Singh
Date of Birth: July 15, 1986 (32)
Height: 5ft 10in (1.78m)
Playing position: Midfielder/Fullback
Debut: vs Pakistan in 2006
*Youngest to captain India at the age of 22 (2008 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup)
Major achievements/honours:
Padma Shri - 2015
Arjuna Award - 2012
FIH Champions Trophy
2018 Breda - Silver
Commonwealth Games
2010 Delhi -- Silver
2014 Glasgow -- Silver
Asian Games
2010 Guangzhou -- Bronze
2014 Incheon -- Gold
2018 Jakarta-Palembang -- Bronze
Full Name: Sardar Purashkar Singh
Date of Birth: July 15, 1986 (32)
Height: 5ft 10in (1.78m)
Weight: 81kg
Playing position: Midfielder/Fullback
Debut: vs Pakistan in 2006
*Youngest to captain India at the age of 22 (2008 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup)
Major achievements/honours:
Padma Shri - 2015
Arjuna Award - 2012
FIH Champions Trophy
2018 Breda - Silver
Commonwealth Games
2010 Delhi -- Silver
2014 Glasgow -- Silver
Asian Games
2010 Guangzhou -- Bronze
2014 Incheon -- Gold
2018 Jakarta-Palembang -- Bronze
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