Indian men’s team forward Gurjant Singh announced his retirement from International Hockey 

Indian men’s team forward Gurjant Singh has announced his retirement from International Hockey at the Hockey India Awards ceremony held in New Delhi today. The 31-year-old striker brings to a close a decorated career spanning nearly a decade, 130 international caps, and 33 goals, leaving behind a legacy as a key figure in India’s modern-day Hockey revival. He played a central role in one of India’s most celebrated moments: the Junior World Cup triumph in Lucknow in 2016.
 
After scoring in the final to secure the gold, Gurjant made his senior international debut in 2017 and became a mainstay in the Indian attacking line. His greatest achievements came on the Olympic stage, where he was a vital part of the bronze medal-winning teams at both Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024. Away from the Olympics, Gurjant helped India claim gold at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games, gold at the 2017 Asia Cup, and multiple Asian Champions Trophy titles. In 2021, he was honoured with the Arjuna Award, one of India’s highest sporting honours. Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey paid tribute to Gurjant’s contribution, saying, ‘Gurjant Singh has been a vital part of India’s hockey story for nearly a decade.’
 
Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh added that Gurjant’s journey from the fields of Punjab to two Olympic podiums is an inspiration for every young player in this country.