Hardik Singh Height, Age, Family, Biography
Hardik Singh Height, Age, Family, Biography
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Religion: Sikhism
Hometown: Jalandhar, Punjab
Age: 25 Years
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Hardik Singh Rai |
| Profession(s) | • Field Hockey Player • Civil Servant |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| check sources International Hockey Federation Height |
5' 10 1⁄2" (179 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Field Hockey | |
| International Debut | Team India Under-21-2016 Team India-2018 |
| Jersey Number | #8 (India)  |
| Domestic/State Team | • Indian Oil Corporation • Jaypee Punjab Warriors |
| Mentor | Jugraj Singh |
| Position | Midfielder |
| Medals | Gold • 2018: Men's Asian Champions Trophy in Muscat • 2023: Asian Games in Hangzhou • 2023: Men's Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai  Silver • 2022: Commonwealth Games in Birmingham  Bronze • 2021: Summer Olympics in Tokyo  • 2021: Men's Asian Champions Trophy in Dhaka • 2024: Paris Olympics  |
| Awards, Honours | • Arjuna Award (2021)  • Felicitated by the Police DAV Public School, Jalandhar (2021)  • Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr. Award for Player of the Year (2022)  • Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr. Award for Player of the Year (2023)  • Ajit Pal Singh Award for Midfielder of the Year (2023)  • FIH Player of the Year (2023)  • Hero of Match in Asian Championship Trophy in a match against Malaysia (2023)  • Player of the Match in the FIH Hockey Pro League match against New Zealand • Player of the Match in the FIH Hockey Pro League match against Netherlands • The Sportstar Aces Award for Sportsman of the Year (Team Sports) (2024)  |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 23 September 1998 (Wednesday) |
| Age (as of 2023) | 25 Years |
| Birthplace | Khusropur, Jalandhar district, Punjab, India |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Jalandhar, Punjab |
| School | Police DAV Public School, Jalandhar, Punjab |
| Religion | Sikhism |
| Social Media | • Instagram |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father- Varinder Preet Singh Rai (Indian Field Hockey Player, Superintendent of Police)  Mother- Kamaljit Kaur  |
| Siblings | Brother- Manmeet Singh  |
| Other Relatives | Grandfather- Pritam Singh (Indian Navy field hockey coach) Maternal Uncle- Jugraj Singh (Indian field hockey player)  Uncle-In-Law- Gurmail Singh (Indian field hockey player)  Paternal Aunt- Rajbir Kaur (Indian field hockey player, Politician)  |
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| TV Show | English Show - Peaky Blinders (2013-2022) |
| Song | • Brown Munde by AP Dhillon (2020) • Bachke Bachke by Karan Aujla (2023) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Hardik Singh
Hardik Singh is the fifth-generation of hockey player in his family and serves as the vice-captain of the Indian team.
He started playing hockey as a child under the coaching of his grandfather.
Hardik Singh playing hockey during his childhood
He joined the Punjab State Institute of Sports in Mohali in 2012 before moving to Surjit Hockey Academy in Jalandhar, Punjab.
He was a ball boy during the Hockey India League in 2013.
In 2016, he was the vice-captain of the Indian team at the sub-junior Asia Cup.
His performance in the sub-junior Asia Cup was the reason that Jaypee Punjab Warriors bought him for $39,000, even though his base price was set at $2600 in the Hockey India League.
Hardik Singh while playing for Punjab Warriors
In 2017, he was disappointed for not being selected for the national team and wanted to move to the Netherlands to play club hockey. In an interview, he talked about how his uncle, Jugraj Singh, stopped him from moving there and said,
At that time, way back in 2017, I thought of shifting base to the Netherlands to play club hockey there. I gave up hope of representing India. If he (Jugraj) had not guided me at that time, I wouldn’t be here now. When you are doing well, you need good guidance.”
He was a member of the Indian team in the FIH Series Finals in 2019.
Hardik Singh playing in the FIH Series Finals
He is a fitness enthusiast and enjoys working out.
Hardik Singh during a workout session
He drinks alcohol occasionally.
Hardik Singh (left) with a glass of alcohol
In 2021, the Punjab Government renamed the Government Model School, Khusropur, after him as Olympian Hardik Singh Government Model School for his contribution in the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics.
Olympian Hardik Singh Government Model School
He has a passion for shoes and has a large collection of sneakers.
In 2024, the Punjab government appointed him as the Punjab Civil Service officer for his performance in the 2020 Summer Olympics.
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