Sardara Singh
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Sardara Singh (born 15 July 1986), sometimes referred as Sardar Singh, is an Indian field hockey coach and former field hockey player. He also served as the captain of the Indian national team.[2] He usually plays the center half position.[3] Sardara became the youngest player to captain the Indian team when he led the side at the 2008 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup.[4] He was awarded Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award of India, in 2015.[5] On 13 July 2016, the responsibilities of the captain were handed over from him to P. R. Sreejesh, the goalkeeper of Indian Team.[6] On 12 September 2018, Sardara announced his retirement from international hockey. He played 314 matches during 12 years in his career.[7]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Sardar Purashkar Singh | ||
Born |
(1986-07-15) 15 July 1986 (age 37) Santnagar, Sirsa, Haryana, India | ||
Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)[1] | ||
Playing position | Halfback | ||
Senior career | |||
Years | Team | ||
2005 | Chandigarh Dynamos | ||
2006–2008 | Hyderabad Sultans | ||
2011 | KHC Leuven | ||
2013–2015 | Delhi Waveriders | ||
2013 | HC Bloemendaal | ||
2016 | Punjab Warriors | ||
National team | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2006–2018 | India | 314 | (16) |
Teams coached | |||
2022 | India A | ||
2023– | India U17 | ||
Medal record |