New Delhi, December 25, 2014: From playing a vital role
in putting India into the finals of the 17th Asian Games with a brilliant field
goal to bagging the ‘Best Junior Player of the Tournament’ award in the
recently concluded Hero Men’s Champions Trophy 2014, Akashdeep has them all to
his name and promises a lot more in times to come for Indian hockey as well as
the Hero Hockey India League which is just around the corner. Having given a
commendable performance in the last edition of the Hero Hockey India League,
Akashdeep even has to his credit of taking home the Ponty Chadha Upcoming
Player of the Tournament award for the 2014 season. With being applauded for
his performance post every tournament, Akashdeep will look at continuing his
form in the upcoming League and standing upto his Captain – Sardar Singh.
Akin to several other upcoming players, the 20-year old
striker looks up to the Indian Captain and midfielder Sardar Singh for
inspiration and encouragement. Playing under the very able Sardar Singh in the
Indian Men’s Hockey Team as well as in Delhi Waveriders, Akashdeep believes
under Sardar Singh he has had priceless opportunities to display his game-play,
observe and monitor the nuances, have his mistakes rectified and learn the fine
distinctions of the game which has helped him grow as a player in the last one
year. With such keenness to gain knowledge of the game and enthusiasm to play a
high-quality hockey makes Akashdeep Singh one of the most promising young
Indian players in coming years.
Speaking on his mentor and role-model Sardar Singh,
Akashdeep Singh said, “It has been a great prospect to play under Sardar’s
leadership and I am one of those lucky ones to not only play under his guidance
in the Indian Men team but even in the Hero Hockey India League where we are
with Delhi Waveriders. Watching him play as well as discussing the game with
him has helped me to learn a few tricks of the trade and has enhanced my game
immensely. He inspires me and many others to become the player we want to be
and make a difference to the game when on the field. I am really looking
forward to the League as we both personally are looking at a big challenge from
the rest of the teams and the aim to retain the title this year too.”
On the impending Hero Hockey India League, he further added, “I
have had amazing experiences at the last two seasons of the Hero Hockey India
league as it is one of those rare golden chances where one gets to play along
some of the finest hockey talents from world-over. One such player is Simon
Child and playing alongside him in the forward position has been a big
experience for me.”
Hockey India League Press release
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