Rupinder Pal Singh
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| Full name | Rupinder Pal Singh | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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11 November 1990 Faridkot, Punjab, India | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 194 cm (6 ft 4 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Fullback | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| –present | Indian Overseas Bank | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013–present | Delhi Waveriders | 26 | (14) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2010–present | India | 119 | (48) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rupinder Pal Singh (born 11 November 1990) is an Indian professional field hockey player. He plays as a fullback and is known for his abilities as one of the best drag flicker in the world. Rupinder is one of promising talent in the Indian hockey team.[1] He represented India in the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Glasgow
Early life
Rupinder Pal Singh, the six- plus-footer, is youngest of the family, took up hockey at the age of eleven. The Punjab lad is related to international Gagan Ajit Singh. Faridkot, his hometown, is one of the known hockey centers in Punjab. His interest in hockey got a boost when got selected for the Chandigarh Hockey Academy.
Career
Singh's international debut was in May 2010 in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh. He's side went on to win the 2010 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup.[2] The following year, Rupinder scored his first international Hat-trick against Great Britain[3] in the 2011 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup. In the same tournament, Singh won the Top-scorer Award and was named in the Sultan Azlan Shah XI Team. At the 2014 Men's Hockey World Cup, Rupinder was named as the team's Vice-captain.[4]
Hockey India League
Rupinder was bought by the Delhi franchise for a sum of USD 56,000. The Delhi team was named Delhi Waveriders.[5] During an interview, Rupinder was quoted saying "I was surprised when the Delhi side picked me up for such a huge money, but the tournament gave me a good platform to hone my skills, Spending time with players like Sardar Singh and Nicolas Jacobi made me improve my game a lot and it showed in my performance, Even though we lost to Ranchi in the final,the team had a good run in the tournament". He proved his worth scoring seven goals for the team,which finished second in the league. In the Second season, Rupinder's side won the 2014 Hockey India League,[6] with Singh scoring 7 goals.
Career achievements
- He participated in the 2010 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, where India won the Gold.
- He participated in the 2011 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, won Top-scorer Award, named in Sultan Azlan Shah's XI.[7]
- He participated in the 2011 Asian Men's Hockey Champions Trophy, where India won the Gold.
- He participated in the 2011 Men's Hockey Champions Challenge I, where India won the Silver.
- He participated in the 2012 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, where India won Bronze.
- He participated in the 2012 Men's Hockey Champions Trophy.
- He participated in the 2012 Asian Men's Hockey Champions Trophy, where India won Silver.
- He participated in the 2012–13 Men's FIH Hockey World League Round 2, scored 7 goals.
- He participated in the 2013 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, won Top-scorer Award.[8]
- He participated in the 2013 Men's Hockey Asia Cup, where India won Silver, scored 6 goals.
- He participated in the 2014 Men's Hockey World Cup.
- He participated in the 2014 Commonwealth Games, where India won Silver.
- He participated in the 2014 Incheon, where India won Gold.
References
- ↑ "Drag-flick glory beckons Rupinder Pal". 2011-07-08. Retrieved 2014-08-03.
- ↑ "India, S Korea share Azlan Shah cup". 2010-05-16. Retrieved 2014-01-13.
- ↑ "Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: Rupinder Pal Jubilant After Hat-rick Against Great Britain". 2011-05-06. Retrieved 2014-01-08.
- ↑ "Men’s Rabobank Hockey World Cup 2014". 2014-05-24. Retrieved 2014-08-04.
- ↑ "Hockey India League Auction: the final squads list". 2012-12-16. Retrieved 2013-01-13.
- ↑ "Delhi crowned Hockey India League champions after win in penalty shootout". 2014-02-14. Retrieved 2014-01-08.
- ↑ "Rupinder lone Indian in Sultan Azlan Shah's XI". 2010-05-15. Retrieved 2014-01-13.
- ↑ "Australia wins Sultan Azlan Shah hockey tournament for the 7th time". 2013-03-18. Retrieved 2014-08-03.
External links
- http://www.stick2hockey.com/View-Bio-Data/Rupinder%20Pal%20Singh/60.html
- http://www.rabobankhockeyworldcup2014.com/country/india/88/player/882144
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