Sandeep Singh is a legend in Indian hockey and is known as one of the best drag-racers in the world. He is also a corner kick specialist. In 2009, he captained the Sultan Azlan Shah Trophy to India. He is an Indian hockey player and deputy commissioner of police in Haryana. On July 13, 2018, his biopic “Soorma” was released in India, in which Diljit Dosanjh played Indian hockey star Sandeep Singh.
Biography/Wiki
Sandeep Singh’s full name is Sandeep Singh Bhinder. He is also known as Flick Singer. He is a 37-year-old former Indian hockey player who was born on February 27, 1986 in a Punjabi family in Shahabad, Haryana, India. He completed his education at Chabad, Haryana and later received his BA from Kurukshetra University. He is also a student of Khalsa College, Patiala. He has been passionate about playing hockey since he was a child and was fascinated by his brother’s hockey equipment and clothing.
appearance
Being an athlete, Sandeep Singh has a sporty look. He is described as a tall, muscular man, about 6 feet tall and weighing about 75 kilograms. His eyes and hair are black and he is tall. He wears a turban on his head; because he believes in Sikhism. His chest is approximately 42 inches, waist is 30 inches, and biceps are 14 inches.
family, caste, girlfriend
He belongs to the Punjabi Saini family from Haryana. His father’s name is Gurcharan Singh Bhinder and his mother’s name is Daljit Kaur Bhinder. Both men always supported him in playing hockey for his country.
Sandeep Singh parents
He has an older brother who is also a hockey player named Bikramjeet Singh. His brother was known by his field name “Monty Singer”.
brother sandeep singh
He married Indian hockey player Harjinder Kaur after dating her for a long time.
Sandeep Singh and wife
Profession
hockey
Sandeep Singh learned to play hockey from his elder brother Bikramjeet Singh and started playing for the domestic hockey team. In 2004, he made his international debut at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Kuala Lumpur. He performed well with the Indian hockey team, but a shooting incident in August 2006 forced him to stay in bed for several months. These were the darkest days of his life, but he was eager to return to the Indian team. In 2008, he returned to fitness and made a comeback in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, where he became the top scorer with 9 goals. In 2009, he became the captain and in the same year India won the Sultan Azlan Shah Trophy under his leadership. In 2012, he broke Dhanraj Pillay’s record for most goals (121). Currently, he is the DSP of Haryana Police.
politics
On September 26, 2019, he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the Haryana Assembly elections.
Sandeep Singh joins BJP
He contested the 2019 Haryana Assembly elections from Kurukshetra Pekhova constituency and defeated his nearest rival Congress MP Mandeep Singh Chatta by 5,314 votes.
dispute
Lawsuit filed for harassment of woman
On December 30, 2022, the Chandigarh police filed a case against a female youth track and field coach for harassing him. She said he began harassing her in February 2022. She also said he frequently messaged her on social media and even touched her inappropriately. At a press conference held at the INLD office, she demanded her resignation as Haryana sports minister. she says,
He messaged me on Instagram saying that my National Games certificate was pending and wanted to meet about this issue. Unfortunately, my certificate was lost by my federation and I have been dealing with the matter with the appropriate authorities. “
Later, Sandeep resigned as Haryana Sports Minister. He denied all the accusations in interviews and said it was just an attempt to damage his image.
fact
- Sandeep revealed in an interview that he was a rather lazy student during his school days. He is a foodie who only loves to eat and sleep.
Childhood photos of Sandeep Singh and his brother
- Initially, he was reluctant to play hockey; however, he was fascinated by his brother’s hockey equipment and clothing. He wished for the same thing from his parents, and they gave it to his brother. His parents agreed on the condition that he should also play hockey like his brother.
- Sandeep is a big fan of Dhanraj Pillay.
- In 2003, he was selected for the Indian national hockey team and became the world’s youngest player (17+) to represent India at the 2004 Athens Olympics.
- Sandeep Singh became the top scorer at the 2005 Junior Hockey World Cup.
Sandeep Singh top scorer
- On August 22, 2006, just weeks before the Hockey World Cup in Germany, aboard the Kalka, Assistant Sub-Inspector Mohar Singh’s pistol accidentally discharged, striking Singh in the right hip. Sandeep Singh was shot. – New Delhi Shatabdi Express. He was immediately sent to PGIMER, Chandigarh.
Sandeep Singh rushes to PGIMER Chandigarh after being injured in accidental bullet attack
- The bullet damaged his lower ribs, liver and kidneys. His lower body was paralyzed, and doctors doubted he would ever have a chance to play hockey again. According to Sandeep, those were the darkest days of his life.
- Sandeep was determined to play hockey again and even during his treatment at PGIMER in Chandigarh, he and his brother tried playing hockey; without the doctor’s consent.
- After a few months of treatment at PGIMER Chandigarh, where he was wheelchair-bound, doctors told him that he could now go to a rehabilitation centre.
Sandeep Singh in a wheelchair
- With the help of the Hockey Federation of India, he was sent abroad for rehabilitation and when he returned to India, he was no longer in a wheelchair but walking on two feet.
- Sandeep Singh made his comeback in the 2008 Sultan Azlan Shah Trophy and emerged as the top scorer with 9 goals.
- In January 2009, he was appointed captain of the Indian national team.
- Under his leadership, India won the Sultan Azlan Shah Trophy in 2009 after 13 years.
Sandeep Singh and Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2009
- In 2012, Sandeep Singh broke Dhanraj Pillay’s record for most goals (121) in a 2012 London Olympics qualifier against France.
- At the peak of his career, Sandeep Singh was said to have the fastest drag racing speed in the world (145 km/h).
- Sandeep Singh aims to break Pakistan defender Sohail Abbas’ record of 348 goals.
- For his achievements in hockey, the Haryana government awarded him the rank of DSP of Haryana Police.
Sandeep Singh of Haryana Police
- He scored the most goals in the 2009 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup. He was also the top scorer in the 2012 London Olympic Qualifiers.
Sandeep Singh on the pitch
- He was the best player of the 2009 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup tournament.
Sandeep Singh Player of the Tournament
- In 2010, he was awarded the prestigious Arjuna Award by the Government of India.
Sandeep Singh wins Arjuna Award
- In 2011, the International Ice Hockey Federation ranked him among the top five ice hockey players in the world.
- Apart from playing for Team India, he has also played for teams like Mumbai Magic, Punjab Warriors, Ranchi Rays and Havant Hockey Club.
- His favorite actor is Shah Rukh Khan.
- He enjoys eating pasta, sprouted grains and salads.
- His favorite hockey players are Dhanraj Pillay and Sohail Abbas.
- He likes cars and bicycles. He owns around four cars and two bikes including Nissan, Mahindra Thar, Fortuner, Lexus, Harley Davidson and Royal Enfield.
Sandeep Singh and his Fortuner car
Sandeep Singh and his bike
Sandeep singh cycling
Sandeep Singh’s Nissan
- He runs a petrol pump on the Delhi-Chandigarh highway.
Sandeep Singh at his petrol pump
- He has a tattoo of the Olympic logo on his right hand.
Sandeep singh tattoo
- His hobbies are exercising, watching movies, performing, and listening to music.
Sandeep Singh works out
- Sandeep Singh also made a cameo appearance in the 2012 Punjabi film Ajj De Ranjhe.
- In 2018, Indian filmmaker Shad Ali made a biographical film about Singh’s life called “Soorma”; earlier, it was titled “Flicker Singh”. Diljit Dosanjh plays the lead role in the film, while Taapsee Pannu and Angad Bedi play supporting roles.
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Source: HIS Education