8 months ago
Harjeet Singh Seeks Redemption in HIL
Harjeet Singh was a star player in Indian junior hockey, leading his team to win the Junior World Cup in 2016.
However, he was suddenly dropped from the senior team without explanation and has not played for India since 2018.
Now, at 29, he is playing in the Hockey India League (HIL) for JSW Soorma, hoping to earn a spot back on the national team.
He feels he has a lot to prove and is motivated to show that his exclusion was a mistake.
Harjeet is determined to find answers and regain his place in Indian hockey.
Harjeet Singh, former junior hockey captain, seeks redemption through HIL after being dropped from the senior national team.
He led India to victory in the 2016 Junior World Cup and won medals in other international tournaments.
Despite over 50 international caps, Harjeet has not represented India since 2018 and is unsure why he was dropped.
Playing for JSW Soorma in the HIL, he aims to use the league as a platform to prove his worth and return to the national team.
Harjeet finds motivation in his teammates and the supportive environment in the HIL, captained by his former junior teammate Harmanpreet Singh.
- Who
- Harjeet Singh, former Indian junior hockey captain and current HIL player
- What
- Harjeet's quest for redemption and a return to the Indian national team
- Where
- Playing for JSW Soorma in the HIL, previously in various leagues and teams
- When
- Current efforts in the HIL, with last international match in 2018
- Why
- Seeking answers for his exclusion from the senior national team and aiming to prove his worth
Key facts
- Age
- 29
- Current Team
- JSW Soorma (HIL)
- Last International Match
- 2018 against New Zealand
- International Caps
- Over 50
- Notable Achievements
- 2016 Junior World Cup, 2016 Champions Trophy silver, 2015 Junior Asia Cup gold
- Current Captain
- Harmanpreet Singh
- Hockey Academy
- Surjit Hockey Academy, Jalandhar
- Hometown
- Kurrali village, Mohali
Quotes
Harjeet Singh
Former captain of the Indian junior hockey team and midfielder for JSW Soorma in the HIL
“It was the toughest phase of my life when I was out of the Indian team. Everyone asked the same question that when will you play for India again? It took a long time to come out of it but I tried to stay positive. I watched sports biopics for motivation.”
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“A good performance in the HIL can strengthen any player’s case for national selection. I want to show that the decision to drop me was wrong. Even today, the question haunts me, what mistake did I make that deserved such a harsh punishment?”
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Sources
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