Gurjant Singh Retires from International Hockey
Why in the news
Gurjant Singh, a forward in the Indian men’s hockey team, announced his retirement from international hockey. He made the announcement at the 8th Hockey India Annual Awards in New Delhi.
Key facts
- Role: forward, known as Mr Backhand for his reverse-stick finishing.
- Born: 26 January 1995, Khailara, Amritsar.
- Career: 130 international matches and 33 goals from 2017 to 2026.
- Olympics: bronze at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024.
- Honour: Arjuna Award, 2021.
Medal record
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| Tokyo 2020 Olympics | Bronze |
| Paris 2024 Olympics | Bronze |
| 2017 Asia Cup | Gold |
| 2016 Junior World Cup, Lucknow | Gold |
About his decision
One report said he stepped back because of a back injury from 2025 and to create room for younger players. He is expected to keep playing in club leagues, including the Hockey India League.
Exam angle
- Remember the two Olympic bronzes (back-to-back) and the Arjuna Award year, 2021.
- Birthplace Khailara is near Amritsar, Punjab.
- Hockey India Annual Awards was the stage for the announcement.