Simranjeet Singh (Field Hockey) Wiki, Height, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography & More – WikiBio

Simranjeet Singh is an Indian area hockey participant taking part in midfielder for the Indian nationwide crew. He is understood for being a member of the Indian area hockey crew who received a bronze medal within the Tokyo Olympics 2020.

Wiki/Biography

Simranjeet Singh was born on Friday, 27 December 1996 (age 25 years; as of 2021) in Majhola, Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh. His zodiac signal is Capricorn.

A childhood image of Simranjeet Singh

He did his elementary education in Majhola, Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh, and remaining education in Punjab. He was occupied with hockey since childhood. Seeing his ardour for hockey, his elder paternal uncle took him to their dwelling in Batala, Punjab. He discovered the fundamentals of hockey in Patiala. He was educated in area hockey at Surjit Hockey Academy, Jalandhar.

Physical Appearance

Height : 5′ 7″

Eye Color: Black

Hair Color: Black

Family & Caste

Parents & Siblings

He hails from a household with a historical past in hockey. His father, Iqbal Singh, is a farmer and former hockey participant. Not a lot is understood about his mom. He has two brothers Arsh Singh and Satinder Chahal (hockey participant).

Simranjeet Singh along with his dad and mom and brother (Arsh)

Simranjeet Singh along with his brother (Satinder)

Other Relatives

One of his uncles, Rashpal Singh, was a hockey participant, and his cousin Gurjat Singh is an Indian area hockey participant who performs as a ahead.

Simranjeet Singh’s cousin Gurjat Singh

Career

Jersey Number: 10

Coaches

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup (M)

He was additionally part of the 2018 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup through which the Indian crew got here fifth after shedding to Ireland. He once more participated within the 2019 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup as part of the Indian crew, which received the event after defeating the South Korean crew by 2-4.

Simranjeet Singh throughout 2019 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

International Hockey Federation

In 2016, he participated within the Men’s FIH Hockey Junior World Cup (previously Hockey Junior World Cup), held in Lucknow (India), as part of the Indian squad, which received by 2-1 in opposition to Belgium. He performed alongside his cousin Gurjat Singh who grew to become the Man of the Match.

Simranjeet Singh (excessive proper) after profitable Men’s FIH Hockey Junior World Cup

Simranjeet was a part of the Indian crew competing within the 2018–19 Men’s FIH Series Finals held in Bhubaneswar, India. In the event, India competed in opposition to South Africa within the finals and received, bagging a gold medal.

Simranjeet throughout 2018–19 Men’s FIH Series Finals

He was then chosen to be part of the 2020–21 Men’s FIH Pro League through which the Indian crew got here in fourth place, and Belgium was named the Champions.

Asian Games, Commonwealth Games & Olympics

Simranjeet then grew to become a part of the Indian area hockey crew competing within the 2018 Asian Games – Men’s event held in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Indian crew reached the semi-finals however misplaced to Malaysia, profitable the bronze medal.

Simranjeet in the course of the 2018 Asian Games

He participated within the 2018 Commonwealth Games, held in Gold Coast (Australia), as part of the Indian crew within the matches on 7, 8, 10, and 11 April 2018. In the event, India secured fourth place after shedding the Bronze Medal match in opposition to England. Simranjeet was part of the Indian crew competing within the 2020 Summer Olympics, held in Tokyo, Japan, and postponed to 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Simranjeet was included within the Indian area hockey crew for the Olympics after the International Olympic Committee determined to let the alternate athletes in crew occasions because of COVID. According to a supply,

Varun and Simranjeet have been added to the 16-member facet. Now it's an 18-member facet. Though they're extra, each of them are up for choice in each match as per IOC’s particular tips for Tokyo 2020.”

The Indian crew superior to the semi-finals and misplaced to Belgium by 2-5. India then competed in opposition to Germany for the Bronze Medal match and received by 4-5; Simranjeet performed as ahead and scored two targets (seventeenth and thirty fourth minutes). It was India’s first hockey medal on the Olympics since 1980, nearly after 41 years.

Simranjeet Singh in the course of the 2020 Summer Olympics

Others

Simranpreet began his journey as an expert hockey participant when he grew to become a part of the Indian crew on the 2014 Sultan of Johor Cup through which India defeated Great Britain by 2-1 to win the trophy. He was then a part of the Indian crew competing within the 2015 Breda Invitational U21 Matches and 2016 4 Nations Invitational (Valencia): Junior Men. He then performed within the Indian crew at two 2018 4 Nations Invitational Tournament (M), one held in Hamilton and the opposite in Tauranga, and India received in each of them. Simranjeet was part of the Indian crew taking part within the Men’s Rabobank Hockey Champions Trophy 2018, held in Brenda. The Indian crew confronted defeat within the finals taking part in in opposition to Australia.

Simranjeet Singh in the course of the Men’s Rabobank Hockey Champions Trophy 2018

Simranjeet then performed within the 2018 Men’s Hockey Champions Trophy, which was held in Brenda, Netherlands, from 23 June to 1 July 2018. The Indian crew reached the finals however misplaced to Australia by 3-1, bagging a silver medal. He has additionally performed for the Punjab & Sind Bank and Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (PSPB). He has a complete of 47 apps for the Indian crew. He can be part of Rachi Rays, one of many groups within the Hockey India League (HIL). In the 2017 HIL, he was named Coal India Goal of the Match and was awarded Rs. 50,000.

Simranjeet in the course of the Hockey India League (HIL) 2017

Favourites

• Field Hockey Player(s): Balbir Singh Sr., Sardar Singh

• Song: Struggle Everyday by Akon

Facts/Trivia

• His household belongs to Chahal Kalan village in Batala within the Gurdaspur district of Punjab State.

• Although he's a midfielder in area hockey, he typically performed as linkman and ahead.

• Simranjeet has endorsed the model Rakshak Hockey, which makes hockey sticks.
  

  Simranjeet Singh selling the model Rakshak Hockey

• In 2014, he received the Hockey India Annual Award for his contribution in the direction of selling hockey nationally and internationally.
  

  Simranjeet Singh receiving his Hockey India Annual Award

• While speaking about his dream to play, his expertise, and India’s win within the Olympics, he stated,
  

  It was my dream and it will likely be an unforgettable expertise. When I went to sleep final night time, I used to be dreaming about making these targets and right this moment I used to be in a position to fulfil my goals and this can be a very proud second for us to assist India lead on this recreation. Today we now have made 1.3 billion Indians proud by ending on the rostrum. This is a lifetime expertise and we are going to attempt to proceed this on to different tournaments.

• He is properly versed in three languages Hindi, English, and Punjabi.