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FIH Hockey World Cup 2023: 5 Indians players to watch out in the tournament
Hockey is a popular sport that is growing among the masses every day.
Hockey is a popular sport that is growing among the masses every day. It is reaching new heights, with the game being recognised on a national and international scale. Now, with FIH Hockey World Cup 2023 in the pipeline, fans can’t wait for the Indian team to take on the field. In this listicle, we will look at some of the Indian players to watch out for in the FIH Hockey World Cup 2023.
#5 PR Sreejesh
Hockey World Cup 2023 (source: Twitter)
Parattu Ravendran Sreejesh is a well-known and successful Indian hockey player. He makes his mark on the team as a goalkeeper, and he is also a former captain of the Indian National Hockey Team.
The player will play an important role in the 2023 FIH World Cup. He also won the FIH Player of the Year Award for the best male goalkeeper in 2020-21.
#4 Rupinder Pal Singh
Hockey World Cup 2023 (source: Twitter)
Rupinder is a professional Indian hockey player who plays the position of Defender. He is a member of the Indian Overseas Bank and Delhi Waveriders teams. There are numerous medal records associated with the player’s name in the game.
Among his accomplishments are bronze medals in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, gold medals in 2014 Incheon, bronze medals in 2018 Jakarta, bronze medals in 2014-15 Raipur and 2016-17 Bhubaneswar, silver medals in 2013 Ipoh, and gold medals in 2011 Ordos City and 2016 Kuantan.
#3 Gurjant Singh
Hockey World Cup 2023 (source: Twitter)
Gurjant is an Indian field hockey player who plays forward. He is currently a member of the Dabang Mumbai team. Gurjant represented India in the 2016 Men’s Hocket Junior World Cup in Lucknow, India.
Throughout his career, he has won a number of tournaments. Bronze in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Gold in the 2017 Dhaka Asia Cup, Gold in the 2018 Muscat Asian Champions Trophy, Bronze in the 2016-17 Bhubaneshwar Hockey World League, and numerous other accolades have been bestowed upon the player.
#2 Harmanpreet Singh
Hockey World Cup 2023 (source: Twitter)
Harmanpreet Singh is a well-known and successful Indian hockey player. He establishes himself as a defender. He has also been named captain of the Indian team for the tournament.
There are several records of the player’s name. Bronze medalist at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, bronze medalist at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games, gold medalist at the 2017 Asia Cup Dhaka, silver medalist at the 2016 Champions Trophy London, silver medalist at the 2018 Champions Trophy Breda, and many more.
#1 Manpreet Singh
Hockey World Cup 2023 (source: Twitter)
Manpreet Singh is one of the game’s best players. He is a member of the well-known Indian national hockey team. He is a midfielder in the game.
Manpreet is currently a member of the club Punjab Armed Police, and he represents India in the game. He will surely be a player to look out for.
