Know more about Harmanpreet Singh, including his age, height, job, net worth, wife and children as the Indian hockey player is grabbing headlines after creating history at the Paris Olympics 2024
For the unversed, under the leadership of Harmanpreet Singh, the Indian hockey team has created a history after winning a bronze medal by defeating Australia 3-2 in their final Group B match.
This triumph of Indian hockey team is particularly significant as it marks Indiaโs first Olympic win over Australia since 1972.
Who is India hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh, bio, age, height, parents, wife, job, state and net worth
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Harmanpreet Singh and co. help ๐ฎ๐ณ claim their 1๏ธโฃ3๏ธโฃth medal in hockey at the Olympics! ๐ช#Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/t7rMnEFQCa
— Olympic Khel (@OlympicKhel) August 8, 2024
Singh & Teamโs Performance
For the curious, the match opened with striker Abhishek Nain scoring in the 12th minute, giving India an early 1-0 lead.
Harmanpreet Singh then extended the advantage by converting a penalty corner and later scoring from a penalty stroke, securing a final score of 3-2 in favor of India.
After witnessing the match, everyoneโs is looking more details about the Indian hockey team captain. So letโs dig together!
About Harmanpreet Singh
Born on January 6, 1996, Harmanpreet Singh, is an Indian field hockey player known for his exceptional skill as a defender and drag flicker. Standing at 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in), Singh, currently captains the Indian national team at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, marking his third Olympic appearance.
Hailing from Timmowal Village near Jandiala Guru township in Amritsar, Harmanpreet was raised in a Sikh farming family. As a child, he often helped with farming, which contributed to his physical strength and endurance.
Father- Sarabjeet Singh Farmer Mother- Homemaker Brother- Komalpreet Singh
Encouraged by his father, Harmanpreet began playing hockey at the age of 10. At 15, he joined the Surjit Singh Hockey Academy, initially aiming to become a forward.
Career
Widely regarded as one of the worldโs top drag flickers, Harmanpreet made his senior debut for India in 2015 against Japan and later competed in the Rio Olympics 2016.
His achievements include helping India win a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2020, a silver at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, and a gold medal at the 2022 Asian Games and now a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024.
Wife & Children
For the curious, Harmanpreet is married to Amandeep Kaur, and they have a daughter, Ruhanat. Although there isnโt much information available about his wife, however, she is an avid supporter of Singh, as evident from her Instagram.
Amandeep is currently supporting her husband in Paris, per her Instagram stories. The couple recently celebrated their daughterโs first birthday last month on July 16.
Net Worth
Appointed as captain ahead of the 2022โ2023 Pro League season, Harmanpreet has led the Indian team with distinction. Singh is recognized as the wealthiest hockey player in India, with a whopping net worth of $5 million that is approximately Rs 42 crore.
As per reports, Singh has largely earned his whooping net worth through his international career and participation in the Hockey India League.
In the 2015 season, he was signed by Dabang Mumbai for $51,000 that is about Rs 42 lakh, and was awarded the 2015 Ponty Chadha Award for being the โmost promising playerโ of the tournament.
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