Manpreet Singh is an Indian Field Hockey Player and Captain of the India Men’s national field hockey team since May 2017. Manpreet Singh is leading the Indian Men’s National Hockey Team this year at the Tokyo Olympics. He is one of the most important players in the lineup because of his Great Skills. In 2018, Manpreet Singh won the Arjuna Award.
The 26-year-old captain plays at the halfback position and holds 218 caps with no signs of stopping. He is also a member of the Hockey India League’s Ranchi Rays. Manpreet first got the opportunity to represent India in the year 2011. And the glory days of Manpreet Singh arrived in Summer Olympics 2012. In London 2012, Manpreet competed in his maiden Olympics, where India came 12th. In 2016, he featured in his second Olympics, in Rio de Janeiro, where the Indian team lost to Belgium and failed to advance to the semi-finals. Skipper Manpreet Singh and the Indian Men’s National Hockey team are hoping to bring back the glory with a gold medal in Tokyo, owing to their skill and ambitions.
In the 2016 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, just before the match against Japan, Singh received heartbreaking news – the sudden demise of his father. He not only went on to complete the last rites but also returned back to play in the match where India registered their biggest win over Pakistan.
Manpreet Singh in Tokyo Olympics 2021
A total of 19 Indian athletes, including flag-bearers iconic boxer MC Mary Kom and men’s hockey team captain Manpreet Singh, besides six officials, participated in the ceremony. The country has a 228-strong delegation in Tokyo, including over 120 athletes.
Indian men’s Hockey Team has made history as they claim the bronze medal in hockey after 49 years and their first podium in 41 years as they beat Germany 5-4 in the third-fourth place play-off match. Timur Cruz scored an early goal to hand the lead to Germany as Simranjeet Singh equalized for the Indian men’s hockey team. Benedikt Furk and Niklas Wellen scored the second and third goals as Hardik and Harmanpreet equalized and Rupinder Pal Singh converted a penalty stroke and Simranjeet netted his second of the match to give India a two-goal lead but Germnygot one back through Lukas Windfeder.
Historic! A day that will be etched in the memory of every Indian.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 5, 2021
Congratulations to our Men’s Hockey Team for bringing home the Bronze. With this feat, they have captured the imagination of the entire nation, especially our youth. India is proud of our Hockey team.
A BILLION CHEERS for INDIA
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) August 5, 2021!
Boys, you’ve done it !
We can’t keep calm !#TeamIndia!
Our Men’s Hockey Team dominated and defined their destiny in the Olympic history books today, yet again !
We are extremely proud of you!#Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/n78BqzcnpK
Manpreet Singh Wiki
| Full Name | Manpreet Singh Sandhu |
| Nickname | Korean |
| Sports Category | Hockey |
| Position | Halfback |
| Captain | Indian Men’s Hockey Team |
| Coached by | Baldev Singh, Graham Reid |
| Birthday (DOB) | 26 June 1992 |
| Age | 29 Years (as in 2021) |
| Birth Place | Mithapur Village, Jalandhar, Punjab |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Illi Najwa Saddique |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Star Sign/ Zodiac Sign | N/A |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Net Worth | $8 Million – $10 Million |
| Hobbies | Workout, Practicing |
| Last Updated | July 2021 |
Manpreet Singh Net Worth
According to some sources on Social Media, Manpreet Singh Sandhu approx Net Worth of 2021 is $8 Million- $10 Million USD.
Manpreet Singh Early Life
Manpreet Singh Sandhu was born on 26 June 1992 in the Village Mithapur of City Jalandhar Punjab. Born in the village of Mithapur near Jalandhar, a city that has produced many Indian hockey stars over the years, Manpreet Singh was introduced to the game early in life.
As from various sources, it has been found out that Manpreet took a hockey stick in hand, way before he handled a pencil. Manpreet began playing hockey when he was nine years old. Inspired by his elder brothers (more specifically from the awards they won) and Pargat Singh a former Indian Hockey team skipper from Jalandhar. Despite strict opposition from his mother and his brothers due to injury concerns, he never backed off from his will to play the sport. While the awards his brothers won were one of his inspirations, it was an award of Rs. 500 which he himself earned that earned him permission from his family to pursue a career in hockey. Manpreet joined the Surjit Hockey Academy in 2005, where he began his journey to become one of the best halfbacks in the country.
Manpreet Singh Career
Manpreet Singh was inspired by his elder brother former Indian hockey captain Padma Shri Pargat Singh, who also hails from Manpreet’s Mithapur village. He was further attracted by the prizes his elder brothers won while playing hockey. He first won the Prize of INR Rs 500 cash in a Tournament.
In the Year 2005, Manpreet enrolled in India’s one of the most sought-after Surjit Hockey Academy of Jalandhar. And in 2011 Manpreet made his International Debut as a Part of the Indian Junior Team. He wears Jersey Number 7 because he is a big fan of Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham.
Junior Hockey Team
In the year 2013, he became the captain of the India Junior National Hockey Team in the 2013 Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup. And in 2014, he was titled Junior Player of the year by the Asian Hockey Federation.
Senior HockeyTeam
2012 Summer Olympic Games: The glory days of Manpreet Singh arrived in Summer Olympics 2012. In London Summer Olympics 2012, Manpreet competed in his maiden Olympics, where India came 12th.
2014 Commonwealth Games: India won Silver Medal in 2014 Commonwealth Games at Glasgow in Scotland after losing to Australia by 4-0.
2014 Asian Games: The Men’s hockey team rounded off the successful year with a Gold medal in the 2014 Asian Games at the Incheon Games. In the finale, they had trounced arch-rivals Pakistan by 4-2 to make the victory even sweeter.
In the year 2016, India won Silver medal after losing to Australia at London 206 Men’s Hockey Champions Trophy and in the same year 2016 Summer Olympics he was named in Squad.
In the 2016 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, just before the match against Japan, Singh received heartbreaking news – the sudden demise of his father. He not only went on to complete the last rites but also returned back to play in the match where India registered their biggest win over Pakistan.
Captain Of India Men’s Hockey Team 2017 Onwards
Manpreet’s big chance came in the 2017 Asia Cup when India’s reigning captain PR Sreejesh sustained an injured right before the tournament. The selectors were looking to someone who can temporarily take the captaincy until Sreejesh returned. And they found no one better than Manpreet.
The 25-year-old had an instant impact. Under his stewardship, the side not only went on to top the group but eventually win the trophy as well. They beat Malaysia by 2-1 with Ramandeep and Upadhyay scoring a goal each.
By the stunning win, he had returned the favor that the selectors had done by showing faith in him. Manpreet Singh consolidated his place as the Indian Hockey Team’s Captain on 18 May 2017.
Manpreet also successfully steered India to a bronze medal at the 2017 Hockey World League Final. Earlier this year, under his guidance the team also won the Asian Champion’s Trophy with bitter Pakistan. He was awarded 2019 Men’s FIH Player of the Year Awards.
Manpreet Singh Height, Weight & Physical Stats
| Height | in feet & inches – 5’5” in centimeters – 166 cm in meters – 1.66 m |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 70 Kg in Pounds – 154 lbs |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Eye Colour | Black |
Manpreet Singh Family & Wife
Manpreet’s family has 5 members; alongside his father and mother, he has two elder brothers, Amandeep and Sukhraj, who are also well-established hockey players. They also encouraged him to play hockey.
| Father | Name Not Known |
| Mother | Manjit Singh |
| Siblings | Brothers- Amandeep Singh & Sukhraj Singh (Elder) [Both are well-established hockey players] |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Illi Najwa Saddique |
| Children | N/A |
| Last Updated | July 2021 |
Manpreet Singh Achievements
- Silver medal at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games
- Gold medal at the 2014 Incheon Asian Games
- Silver medal at the 2016 Men’s Hockey Championships in London
- Gold medal at the 2017 Asia Cup
- Bronze medal at the 2017 Hockey World League
- Silver medal at the 2018 Champions Trophy
- Bronze medal at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games
- Gold medal at the 2018 Asian Champions Trophy
Manpreet Singh Awards
- Arjuna Award 2018
- TOISA 2018
Manpreet singh International Awards
- 2013 – Silver – Asia Cup, Malaysia.
- 2014 – Silver – Commonwealth games, Glasgow.
- 2014 – Gold – Asian Games, Incheon.
- 2016 – Silver – Champions Trophy, London.
- 2017 – Gold – Asia Cup, Dhaka.
- 2018 – Bronze – Asian Games, Jakarta.
- 2018 – Silver – Champions Trophy, Breda.
Manpreet Singh Social Media
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The Olympics are just a couple sleeps away – cannot wait for the game to begin! #HaiTayyar #IndiaKaGame #Cheer4India #Tokyo2020 #StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/iKPa6QyX5Z
— Manpreet Singh (@manpreetpawar07) July 20, 2021
To be the flag bearer of your country at Olympic Games is an unquestionable honour – what an incredible feeling! #Tokyo2020 #HaiTayyar #Cheer4India pic.twitter.com/HYAFa4qkjb
— Manpreet Singh (@manpreetpawar07) July 23, 2021
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FAQs About Manpreet Singh
Q: Who is Manpreet Singh?
Ans- Manpreet Singh Sandhu is an Indian Hockey Field Player and a Captain of India men’s National Hockey Team.
Q: When was Manpreet Singh Born?
Ans- Manpreet Singh was born on 26 June 1992 in the Village Mithapur of City Jalandhar, Punjab.
Q: Nickname of Manpreet Singh?
Ans- Nickname of Manpreet Singh is Korean.
Q: What is the Age of Manpreet Singh?
Ans- Manpreet Singh was born on June 26 1992. As of 2021 his Age is 29 years.
Q: Who is the Captain of Indian Hockey Team?
Ans- Midfielder Manpreet Singh Sandhu.
Q: Who is the Coach of Manpreet Singh?
Ans- Chief Coach Graham Reid.