India's star drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh quits international hockey
3 years, 3 months ago

India's star drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh quits international hockey

Hindustan Times  

It did not happen suddenly. It’s been a few days since defenders Rupinder Pal Singh and Birendra Lakra, both of whom played crucial roles in India’s bronze-medal winning campaign at the Tokyo Olympics, started talking to each other about retiring from international hockey. Born in Faridkot, Rupinder, who made his international debut in 2010, scored four goals in India’s Tokyo 2020 medal win, the second highest scorer for the team after fellow drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh. Fondly known as ‘Bob’ by his teammates, Rupinder featured in most of India’s important feats in the past decade, including winning the 2014 Asian Games gold, the 2016 Asian Champions Trophy title, the 2017 bronze medal winning FIH Hockey World League Final and then Tokyo 2020. Born in Lachchada village in Odisha’s Sundergarh district, Lakra made his debut in 2012 in a Test series against South Africa, was part of the team that finished last in the 2012 London Games, was named the team’s joint vice-captain at Tokyo 2020 along with Harmanpreet before finishing with a total of 201 international caps.

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Hockey India League 2024-25: Jugraj Singh credits Rupinder for fresh approach to drag-flicking
2 days, 20 hours ago

Hockey India League 2024-25: Jugraj Singh credits Rupinder for fresh approach to drag-flicking

The Hindu  

Guided by veteran pro Rupinder Pal Singh, a fresh approach to drag-flicking has helped Jugraj Singh become one of the top goal-scorers in the Hockey India League. Jugraj, who won his India cap in 2022 and has scored 20 goals in 63 international outings, has performed well in Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers colours. READ | Hockey India League 2024-25: Jugraj’s …

VIDEO: Rupinder Pal Singh conducts drag flicking camp for Indian team ahead of FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers
1 year ago

VIDEO: Rupinder Pal Singh conducts drag flicking camp for Indian team ahead of FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers

The Hindu  

Renowned drag flicker Rupinder Pal Singh is currently at SAI Bengaluru to conduct a 5-day drag flicking camp for the Indian Women’s Hockey Team. The camp, which commenced on December 24, will see Rupinder Pal assisting the Indian Women’s Hockey Team’s drag flickers, including Deepika and Gurjit Kaur, as the team prepares for the crucial FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Ranchi …

Deepika: Training under Rupinder at national camp will help me during Asian Games 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Deepika: Training under Rupinder at national camp will help me during Asian Games 2023

The Hindu  

Indian women’s hockey team’s penalty corner specialist Deepika feels the training stint at the national camp under former drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh will help her in taking decisions in match situations during the upcoming Asian Games. Asian Games 2023 Quiz - Set 4 “We’ve been working on drag flicking with Rupinder Pal Singh in camp for a few days now; …

Hockey World Cup | 'Get that absolutely straight in your mind': Rupinder Pal to fans after team's exit
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup | 'Get that absolutely straight in your mind': Rupinder Pal to fans after team's exit

India TV News  

Hockey World Cup | India's bid for reaching the Quarterfinals of the Hockey World Cup 2023 ended on Sunday when the team went down in a nail-biting crossover match against New Zealand. Meanwhile, former Indian hockey star Rupinder Pal Singh backed the team. Taking to social media, India's Bronze medal winner from Tokyo Olympics, Rupinder Pal Singh backed the team …

Wrist injury forces Rupinder Pal Singh out of Asia Cup
2 years, 7 months ago

Wrist injury forces Rupinder Pal Singh out of Asia Cup

Firstpost  

Ace drag-flicker Rupinder, who came out of retirement, injured his wrist during a training session, according to Hockey India. Bengaluru: The Indian men’s hockey team was on Friday dealt a big blow as captain Rupinder Pal Singh was ruled of the upcoming men’s Asia Cup hockey tournament due to a wrist injury. “It is unfortunate that Rupinder has picked up …

Rupinder Pal Singh ruled out of Men's Asia Cup due to injury
2 years, 7 months ago

Rupinder Pal Singh ruled out of Men's Asia Cup due to injury

The Hindu  

Ace drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh has been ruled out of the Men's Asia Cup, starting May 23 in Jakarta, Indonesia, due to an injury. Experienced defender Birendra Lakra will replace Rupinder as captain, while forward SV Sunil will step in as the vice-captain of the side. "It is unfortunate that Rupinder has picked up an injury during the training session …

Asia Cup 2022: Tamil Nadu players back in Indian men's senior hockey after 13 years
2 years, 7 months ago

Asia Cup 2022: Tamil Nadu players back in Indian men's senior hockey after 13 years

The Hindu  

Forward S. Karthi and midfielder Mareeswaran Sakthivel from Tamil Nadu have been included in the Indian team for the Asia Cup men’s hockey tournament to be held in Jakarta, Indonesia from May 23 to June 1. This ends a 13-year long wait for Tamil Nadu player representing India in the senior team when Gunasekar and Naveen participated in the 2009 …

Hockey India announces 20-member squad for Asia Cup; Rupinder named captain
2 years, 7 months ago

Hockey India announces 20-member squad for Asia Cup; Rupinder named captain

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Monday named a 20-member men's senior team for the upcoming Asia Cup set to be held in Jakarta, Indonesia from May 23 to June 1 2022. READ: This includes FIH Hockey men's Junior World Cup players Yashdeep Siwach, Abhisek Lakra, Manjeet, Vishnukant Singh and Uttam Singh. The team will Speaking about the team composition, Coach BJ Kariappa …

Rupinder Pal Singh, Harmanpreet Singh win Sportsman of the Year (Team Sports) award at Sportstar Aces 2022
2 years, 9 months ago

Rupinder Pal Singh, Harmanpreet Singh win Sportsman of the Year (Team Sports) award at Sportstar Aces 2022

The Hindu  

Rupinder Pal Singh and Harmanpreet Singh win Sportsman of the Year at the 2022 Sportstar Aces Awards at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai on Saturday. Rupinder Pal has now donned the Indian colours in 223 international matches, since making his debut in 2010, played an indispensable role in India’s bronze-medal win in Tokyo. By the 25-minute mark, India was …

Rupinder Pal Singh and Indian hockey’s resurgence
3 years, 2 months ago

Rupinder Pal Singh and Indian hockey’s resurgence

Live Mint  

Modern hockey is played at breakneck speed. Another example of it was the bronze medal playoff match between India and Germany at this year’s Tokyo Olympics, which turned out to be full-back Rupinder Pal Singh’s final match. During India’s Tokyo Olympics campaign, Rupinder was India’s second-highest scorer with four goals and even struck once as India overturned a 1-3 deficit …

Rupinder Pal Singh gives reasons behind sudden retirement, reveals plans for future - Exclusive
3 years, 2 months ago

Rupinder Pal Singh gives reasons behind sudden retirement, reveals plans for future - Exclusive

Hindustan Times  

Defender Rupinder Pal Singh was one of the stars of India's bronze-medal winning campaign at the Tokyo Olympics this year. According to sources cited by news agency PTI, Rupinder, along with Birender Lakra, was informed that they will not be a part of India's future plans - and will not be included among the players called up for the national …

Tokyo Bronze medallists Rupinder, Lakra overwhelmed by PM Modi's letter of appreciation on retirement
3 years, 2 months ago

Tokyo Bronze medallists Rupinder, Lakra overwhelmed by PM Modi's letter of appreciation on retirement

Hindustan Times  

Former Indian men's hockey player Rupinder Pal Singh was overwhelmed after he received a letter of appreciation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his retirement. Tokyo Bronze medallists Rupinder, Lakra overwhelmed by PM Modi's letter of appreciation on retirement PM also sent out the letter to Birendra Lakra on his retirement from the game. Having scored as many as four …

After Rupinder, Another Tokyo Olympics Star Birendra Lakra Quits International Hockey
3 years, 3 months ago

After Rupinder, Another Tokyo Olympics Star Birendra Lakra Quits International Hockey

News 18  

Olympic bronze medal-winning Indian hockey star Birendra Lakra on Thursday announced that he is quitting the game with immediate effect, hours after his teammate Rupinder Pal Singh announced his retirement. “A solid defender and one of the most influential Indian Men’s Hockey Team figures, the Odisha star has announced his retirement from the Indian national team. The 31-year-old Lakra, a …

After Rupinder Pal Singh, Birendra Lakra also retires from international hockey
3 years, 3 months ago

After Rupinder Pal Singh, Birendra Lakra also retires from international hockey

Firstpost  

Birendra Lakra’s retirement was announced by Hockey India on its official twitter handle. New Delhi: Drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh and defender Birendra Lakra, who played starring roles in the Indian hockey team’s historic bronze medal-winning Tokyo Olympics campaign, on Thursday announced their international retirements within hours of each other, creating quite a flutter. While Rupinder quit “to make way for …

Veteran drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh announces retirement
3 years, 3 months ago

Veteran drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh announces retirement

Firstpost  

Rupinder Pal Singh has announced his retirement from hockey after 13 years within the Indian team having played 223 matches. Drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh, who played a starring role in the Indian hockey team’s historic bronze-winning Tokyo Olympics campaign, on Thursday announced his international retirement with immediate effect “to make way for youngsters”. Harmanpreet Singh benefitted the most from Rupinder’s …

Tokyo Olympics bronze-medal winning India hockey star Rupinder Pal Singh retires
3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Olympics bronze-medal winning India hockey star Rupinder Pal Singh retires

India Today  

India's hockey star Rupinder Pal Singh, part of the Tokyo Olympics bronze-medal winning hockey team, announced his decision to retire from the sport on social media on Thursday morning. "I believe it is time for me to make way for young and talented players to experience every great joy I have felt in these last 13 years of representing India," …

Tokyo 2020: India hockey star Rupinder Pal Singh hopes historic bronze will help revive the sport in the country
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo 2020: India hockey star Rupinder Pal Singh hopes historic bronze will help revive the sport in the country

India Today  

There were tears and hugs on the field as India defeated Germany 5-4 in an edge-of-the-seat play-off match to win the historic bronze at the Oi Hockey stadium in Tokyo on Thursday. That’s great too in a big tournament like this,” said an emotional Rupinder Pal Singh after the match. Rupinder, who scored the crucial penalty stroke in the match, …

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