Factfile: Former India hockey captain Sardar Singh

NEW DELHI: Factfile on former India captain Sardar Singh who announced his retirement from international hockey on Wednesday:


Full Name: Sardar Purashkar Singh
Date of Birth: July 15, 1986 (32)
Height: 5ft 10in (1.78m)
Weight: 81kg

Playing position: Midfielder/Fullback

Debut: vs Pakistan in 2006

*Youngest to captain India at the age of 22 (2008 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup)

Major achievements/honours:
Padma Shri - 2015
Arjuna Award - 2012

FIH Champions Trophy

2018 Breda - Silver

Commonwealth Games

2010 Delhi -- Silver
2014 Glasgow -- Silver

Asian Games

2010 Guangzhou -- Bronze
2014 Incheon -- Gold
2018 Jakarta-Palembang -- Bronze