| Name(s) |
SANDEEP SINGH |
| Date of
Birth |
February 27, 1986 |
|
Identity |
Indian professional field hockey
player |
|
Date-wise Events / Works |
August 22, 1906 - He was seriously
injured after being hit by an accidental gunshot in
Shatabadi train, while on his way to join the national team due
to leave for the World Cup in Germany two days later. He was
almost paralysed and on wheel chair for two years of his life.
Singh not only recovered from that serious injury, but also
established himself again in the team. |
|
Other Events &
Developments |
- An ex-captain
of the Indian national team.
- He generally features as a full
back and is a penalty corner
specialist for the team.
- Singh currently holds a DSP rank
in the Haryana Police.
- He scored the most goals and won
the Man of the Tournament award in
the 2009 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup.
- Scoring 16 goals, Singh was the
leading goal scorer in the
qualifying tournament for the 2012
London Olympics.
|
|
Awards and Accolades |
2010: Arjuna Award
recipient for achievements in field
hockey. |
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