Indian hockey has grown significantly in recent years. The Men’s team has won the bronze medal in the Olympics for the past two years. They recently won the Asian Championship, defeating China. It has been the best year of hockey in the country. Harmanpreet Singh, India’s captain, on how bizarre it is to compare his two Olympic gold, the return of the HIL, and other topics.
Among the many major matches and championships up for grabs was the Olympics in Paris, when captain Harmanpreet guided the team to their second consecutive bronze medal. He scored ten goals and was the leading scorer in Paris 2024, helping India win medals at consecutive Olympics for the first time since 1972. As per the Hindustan Times report India then dominated the 2024 Asian Champions Trophy.
Harmanpreet the country’s biggest name in men’s sports was cemented by his purchase by Soorma Hockey Club of his native Punjab for INR 78 lakh during the Hockey India League (HIL) auction. the highest price paid for any player. He was generous enough to take some time out of his well-deserved break. The Hockey India League will start from will be held from December 28 to February 5.
Indian Hockey’s triumphs are bigger than Harmanpreet Singh
The Indian Men’s Team has performed sensationally in recent years. This is the very reason the Hockey management wants to invest in the future stars of India. Dilip Tirkey said players from around 15 nations could be in contention to play in the two leagues over a dedicated window for the tournament. Not only the Men but the Women’s team also performed sensationally winning the Asian Champions Trophy and beating China.
Harmanpreet Singh said, “It has been amazing. We have achieved a lot this year as a team and achieved most of our targets. Our target was gold at the Olympics of course, but we performed well. We got a lot of love and support from the people which was wonderful. So quite happy with it. Both of them are equally valuable and important. It was very difficult to win both.”
