Rupinder Pal Singh

Veteran striker SV Sunil announces retirement from international hockey

Sunil's decision to call time came a day after drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh and defender Birendra Lakra, who played starring roles in the Indian hockey team's historic bronze medal-winning Tokyo Olympics campaign, announced their international retirements on Friday.

After Rupinder Pal Singh, Birendra Lakra also retires from international hockey

Birendra Lakra's retirement was announced by Hockey India on its official twitter handle.

Veteran drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh announces retirement

Rupinder Pal Singh has announced his retirement from hockey after 13 years within the Indian team having played 223 matches.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Punjab government announces Rs 1 crore cash award for each hockey bronze-medallist from state

Punjab Sports Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi made the announcement after India beat Germany 5-4 in the bronze play-off.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: India beat Germany 5-4 in bronze medal match to end 41-year wait for medal

There were tears and hugs on the field as the Indians led by Manpreet Singh and coached by Australian Graham Reid savoured the historic moment.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Indian men's hockey team bounce back from defeat to beat Spain 3-0

Drubbed 1-7 by Australia in their last match, India produced a spirited performance against world No 9 Spain and scored through Simranjeet Singh (14th minute) and Rupinder Pal Singh (15th and 51st) to record a comfortable win in their third Pool A match at the OI Hockey Stadium.

Firstpost Masterclass: 'Everything depends on technique,' Rupinder Pal Singh deconstructs the art of drag-flicks

How players generate power for drag-flicks? What's the technique to find the desired angle? Does the grip change while trying variations? Rupinder Pal Singh explains all this and more about the art of drag-flicking.

Indian hockey team continue winning run with straightforward victory over Argentina in final practice game

India's goals were scored by Rupinder Pal Singh (3rd), Jaskaran Singh (12th), Shilanand Lakra (50th) and Surender Kumar (58th).

Indian men's hockey team plays out 4-4 draw against Argentina in second practice match

With the visitors ahead only by a goal, the last quarter was a battle of nerves with the home team stepping on the gas to secure an equaliser.

Indian hockey team makes winning start to tour with 4-3 victory over Argentina in first practice match

India will play their second practice match against Olympic champions Argentina on Wednesday.