Harmanpreet Singh

Harmanpreet Singh Takes Home The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024

The Indian Men’s Hockey Team Captain, Harmanpreet Singh, is set to receive the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024 granted by the President of India, Sri Droupadi Murmu on January 17, 2025. Indeed it would be perfect and beautiful recognition of his great contributions toward Indian hockey and the unforgettable success he had in the international arena.

Where Did It All Start For Harmanpreet Singh?

From the panchayat poodle of a small hamlet in Punjab to an erstwhile career in mythology, Harmanpreet Singh is that name who today boasts of being the world’s greatest drag-flicker and is a role model for crores of aspirants. From having a consistent belief in self-performance to sheer dedication and devotion, Harmanpreet Singh, as a player, Captain and defensive guru, has, instead of redefining a hockey defender’s role, increased the ante of India against the world stage.

Was Harmanpreet Singh Always Into Hockey?

Harmanpreet was exposed to the world of sport at a pretty young age; he played his fair share of games like cricket, volleyball, football, however, hockey would definitely call his name. And when he was 10, he discovered this game, however, by the time he reached 15, it wasn’t unusual to see him honing his skills at the Surjit Singh Hockey Academy. He wanted to be a forward, but destiny had other plans. He turned out to be a master drag-flicker and went on to define his career as one of the finest exponents of the skill in world hockey.

Harmanpreet Singh Making Waves In Junior Tournaments

This is the reason with which Harmanpreet Singh has graduated to the top rank of hockey after performing miraculously well in junior tournaments, one of which was the 2014 Sultan of Johor Cup, from which he brought home the Man of the Tournament title after scoring nine goals. He was also the Top Scorer in both the 2015 Junior Asia Cup and Junior World Cup, which actually helped him move to the senior national team for which he made his debut in 2015.

Harmanpreet Singh’s Leadership Takes India To New Heights

Harmanpreet Singh is the captain of the Indian Hockey Team. Under his leadership, India achieved some historic wins. India finally ended the 41-year Olympic medal drought when India clinched a bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. He further illuminated leadership in helping the team bring another Olympic medal home for the 2024 Paris Games. He led India to win the gold medal at the Asian Games 2022. Here, he asserted himself as the most influential player in Indian hockey.

Why Do We Call Harmanpreet Singh As ‘Sarpanch Sahab’?

Harmanpreet Singh is one of those sportspersons from the country, who keeps his cool nerves are tense times and delivers under pressure. Therefore, people love giving him the sobriquet “Sarpanch Sahab,” a leader, who is in charge, not only out there in the fields but also on the field. He boasts of penalty corners that are precision-oriented and breaks into opposition defenses with a precision drag-flick that makes him one of the most feared persons across the world.

Harmanpreet Singh’s Awards Cabinet

It has been many years and the number of awards received seems to grow with each passing day. A three-time FIH Player of the Year, Harmanpreet Singh has won the Arjuna Award and now also the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. The award once again establishes him as one of India’s greatest hockey players. With 212 goals from 241 international matches, Harmanpreet is the modern-day torchbearer of Indian hockey, a living legend whose influence extends far beyond the playing field.

Harmanpreet Singh remains very simple with so many accolades going on in the kitty. Giving all the kudos to incessant family backing by members like wife Amandeep Kaur and daughter Ruhanat Kaur. An exceptionally happy individual life away from the turf and this he would give more of his sights for taking hockey forward from a long distance of growth as an international role model toward young upcoming ones.

Shining Years Ahead

Now, with Harmanpreet Singh receiving the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, generations of hockey players are now moving to inspire through his journey. Staring at a plethora of tournaments on the horizon and more milestones down the road, the hockey world waits with bated breath for the next line of his illustrious career. Through dedication, leadership, and passion for the sport, Harmanpreet Singh has his place in being one of the greatest icons ever in Indian sports history.

A Bit About Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, under the name of the legendary Major Dhyan Chand, was founded in 1991. India’s highest sporting honor was presented to the sportspersons for their extraordinary performance and for their contributions toward their respective games at the international level. One of the most deserving candidates for such a prestigious award is Harmanpreet Singh, due to his very unique feats in the game of hockey.

The Sportz Planet Desk,
Atharva Shetye

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