12 Facts About Harbinder Singh

Harbinder Singh was born on 8 July 1943 in Quetta and is a former field hockey player from India.

Harbinder Singh started his international career in 1961 at the age of 18 years [youngest member of the team] with a tour to New Zealand and Australia with Indian hockey team.

Harbinder Singh represented the country in three Asian Games at Bangkok 1966—won Gold Medal, again at Bangkok 1970 won silver medal and was captain of the team and at Seoul 1986 as chief coach of the Indian Women's hockey team and won the bronze medal.

Harbinder Singh represented India in two international hockey tournaments at Lyons, France, in 1963, and Hamburg, Germany, in 1966, winning the gold medal at both places.

Harbinder Singh represented the country in Pre-Olympic hockey tournament at London in 1967 and won the bronze medal.

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Harbinder Singh represented Punjab in the National Athletic Championship at Trivandrum in 1959 and won the gold medal in the 4x100M Relay Race in juniors.

Harbinder Singh represented Indian Railways in the All India Open Athletic Championship at Sangrur [Punjab] in 1967 and won the gold medal in 4x100M Relay Race.

Harbinder Singh was conferred with 'Arjuna Award' in 1967, 'Railway Minister Award' in 1966 and 'Best Sportsman Of The Railways' in 1972.

Harbinder Singh was capable of scoring goals by picking up ball from centre line, beating host of defenders with sheer speed, dash and artistry on many occasions.

Harbinder Singh earned the distinction to replace such Olympic Centre Forwards as Major Dhyan Chand and Balbir Singh senior.

Harbinder Singh associated with the game of Hockey for the last 54 years since 1961 serving the Nation for the promotion of Hockey as a Player, Coach, Selector, Organiser and Govt.

Harbinder Singh won 36 Gold, 8 Silver and 4 Bronze Medals in various National and International Competitions during his sports career.