After an impressive debut at the Nationals, Haryana’s Rajinder looks to adapt to international hockey with India A
The HinduDespite a bitter end to his fortnight in Chennai, Rajinder Singh has little time for reflection, as he boarded a flight on Sunday morning for the India A tour of the Netherlands and Belgium. Rajinder, Haryana’s engine in the middle of the park with non-stop running, helped his team to the silver medal in the 14th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2024 at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium on Saturday after a 1-5 loss to Odisha. Rajinder Singh of Hockey Haryana in action against Odisha during the 14th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. Rajinder Singh of Hockey Haryana in action against Uttar Pradesh Hockey during semi final match at the 14th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium, Egmore in Chennai on Friday. On his inaugural senior national campaign, he comments, “This turf is very fast and with Chennai’s humidity it was a very tough challenge for me as I like to run non-stop.” After getting his first senior international cap, the boy from Sirsa aims to establish himself in the senior setup and wants to improve his game as he aims to adapt to the faster pace of international hockey.