Indian Men’s Hockey Olympic Medallist Gurjant Singh Retires from International Hockey
In March 2026, Indian men’s hockey forward Gurjant Singh announced his retirement at the age of 31, from international hockey during the 8th Hockey India Annual Awards held in New Delhi, Delhi.
In March 2026, Indian men’s hockey forward Gurjant Singh announced his retirement at the age of 31, from international hockey during the 8th Hockey India Annual Awards held in New Delhi, Delhi.
- He stepped down due to a back injury sustained in 2025 and to make way for junior players, while continuing to play in domestic and international club leagues, including the Hockey India League (HIL).
About Gurjant Singh:
Profile: He is an Indian field hockey forward, born on 26 January 1995 in Khailara village, Amritsar, Punjab, renowned for his pace, agility, and reverse-stick scoring ability, earning him the nickname “Mr Backhand”
Honours: He played a vital role in India’s Olympic bronze medal wins at Tokyo 2020 (Japan) and Paris 2024 (France), while also securing major titles including the 2023 Asian Games gold, the 2017 Asia Cup, and multiple Asian Champions Trophy victories.
Award: Gurjant Singh was conferred the Arjuna Award in 2021 in recognition of his outstanding sporting achievements.
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