Congratulating Sardar Singh on his celebratory
achievement, Hockey India ’s
Secretary General Md. Mushtaque Ahmad said, "Hockey India is extremely delighted
for Sardar Singh’s achievement of 200 international matches. Since his debut,
he has been an integral part of Indian team and always gives his best
performance in matches at all levels.
His journey from a keen learner to an inspirational skipper
has seen many successes where he has played a vital role for the team. As
a senior player and Captain, he is a hero and a mentor to whom young players
would like to look up to and follow the footsteps. Hockey India takes
utmost pride in congratulating Sardar on his accomplishment of 200
International Caps. We wish him all the best for the upcoming tournaments
and hope to see him bringing more achievements for Team India .”
Playing as midfielder, Sardar Singh is known as one of the
best hockey players in the world. Hailing from Haryana, Sardar played his first
international match with the junior national team during India 's 2003-04 tour of Poland . He has
participated in all international tournaments since 2006 and is also
the youngest player to Captain the Indian team when he led the side at the
2008 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup.
Sardar was awarded ‘Player of the Tournament’ in the 2012
Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, 2012 Summer Olympics Qualifiers and 2010 Sultan Azlan
Shah Cup. In 2010, Sardar was included in the 18-men FIH All-Star Team and
won the Asian Men Player of the Year 2012.
Following his impressive showing at the 2013 Asia Cup, he
was signed by the Dutch club, HC Bloemendaal to play in the Euro Hockey League.
In the Hero Hockey India League, Sardar Singh captains Delhi Waveriders
and led his team to win the Hero HIL in 2013.
HI Press release
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