Mandeep Singh (Hockey) Height, Age, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Profession(s)	Field Hockey Player, Police Officer
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5' 10" (178 cm)
Eye Colour	Dark Brown
Hair Colour	Black
Cricket
International Debut	18 February 2013
Jersey Number	# 11 (Team India)
Domestic Team	Punjab Armed Police
Awards, Honours, Achievements	Medals Gold Medal • 2015 Men's Junior Asia Cup • 2016 Men's Hockey Junior World Cup • 2018 Hero Asian Champions Trophy • 2022 Asian Games • 2023 Men's Asian Champions Trophy Silver Medal • 2013 Men's Hockey Asia Cup • 2016 Men's Hockey Champions Trophy • 2018 Men's Hockey Champions Trophy • 2022 Commonwealth Games Bronze Medal • 2016–17 Men's FIH Hockey World League • 2018 Asian Games • 2020 Summer Olympics • 2024 Summer Olympics Awards • 2019 Dhanraj Pillay Award for the Forward of the year • 2021 Arjuna Awards • Ponty Chadha Trophy for the Upcoming Player of the Tournament
Personal Life
Date of Birth	25 January 1995
Age (as of 2024)	29 Years
Birthplace	Jalandhar, Punjab
Zodiac sign	Aquarius
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Jalandhar, Punjab,
Religion	Sikhism
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Hobbies	Travelling, Swimming, Gymming, Cycling
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook • Twitter
Family
Parents
Siblings	Brother- Hamminder Singh Sister- Bhupinderjit kaur

Some Lesser Known Facts About Mandeep Singh

Mandeep was inspired to play hockey by his elder brother when he was five years old, as his brother also played hockey.

Mandeep trained at the Surjit Hockey Academy in his hometown Jalandhar, which has produced brilliant players like Jugraj Singh and Manpreet Singh.

Mandeep was purchased at the first-ever Hockey India League auction by the Ranchi Rhinos franchise for a winning bid of $13,000 on 16 December 2012.

On 16th January 2013, Mandeep made his debut for the Rhinos against the Punjab Warriors at the Surjit Hockey Stadium. This marked Ranchi’s debut Hockey India League match. Mandeep’s contribution included scoring the second goal for the team 50 minutes into the game, ultimately leading the Rhinos to a 2–1 victory.

Mandeep made his international debut for the India men’s national field hockey team on 18 February 2013. He joined his fellow Surjit Academy player, Manpreet Singh, in the national team.

By the end of the first season of the Hockey India League, Mandeep scored 10 goals in the thirteen matches he played for the Ranchi Rhinos making him the second highest scorer in the league.

Mandeep achieved his first international goal on 20th February 2013 against Oman, scoring 42 minutes into the game as India secured a 9-1 victory.

In 2023, Mandeep was not part of the starting lineup in the FIH Pro League. There were rumours that he had been dropped from the team, but he clarified that he had been rested and not dropped to give new and young players a chance to play.

Yes, I was told that I was rested not dropped (from the FIH Pro League team). I am looking forward to return to the team. I think some younger players are being tried and tested.”

Mandeep was incredibly passionate about playing hockey from a young age, and after coming home from school, he would often skip meals and head straight to practice because he loved the sport so much.