Rupinder Pal Singh, Tokyo Olympics Bronze Medalist, Retires From International Hockey

The 30 year old has scored 119 goals in 223 appearances for the national team and is considered to be the best drag-flickers of the current generation.

New Delhi, Sep 30: Indian Hockey superstar, Rupinder Pal Singh took to social media and announced his retirement from the Indian National Hockey Team. The 30 year old has scored 119 goals in 223 appearances for the national team and is considered to be the best drag-flickers of the current generation.

Hi everyone, wanted to share an important announcement with you all. pic.twitter.com/CwLFQ0ZVvj

— Rupinder Pal Singh (@rupinderbob3) September 30, 2021

“I would like to inform you about my decision to retire from Indian hockey team. The past couple of months have undoubtedly been the best days of my life. Standing on the podium in Tokyo along with my teammates with whom I have shared some of the most incredible experiences of my life was a feeling I will cherish forever,” Rupinder wrote in a statement posted on his official twitter handle.

“I believe it is time for me to make way for young and talented players to experience every great joy I have felt in these last 13 years of representing India.”

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🥉 Olympic Bronze Medallist

Indian Hockey Team Defender and one of the best drag-flickers of this generation draws curtains on an exceptional career. 👏

Wishing you a Happy Retirement, Rupinder Pal Singh👏#IndiaKaGame pic.twitter.com/kXsVoYlUql

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) September 30, 2021

The many ‘roop’s of #Tokyo2020 bronze medallist – Rupinder Pal Singh! 💙

With the player announcing his retirement, what are you going to miss the most about India’s ace drag flicker? 🏑#UnitedByEmotion | @rupinderbob3 pic.twitter.com/2MBXqp8yfI

— #Tokyo2020 for India (@Tokyo2020hi) September 30, 2021

Rupinder was an intergral part of the Indian hockey team that won bronze medal in the Tokyo Games this year, ending a 41-year-old medal drought for the eight-time Olympic champions.

(Inputs From PTI)