Rupinder Pal Singh: Difference between revisions

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| birth_date        = {{birth date and age|1990|11|11|df=yes}}

| birth_place        = [[Faridkot, Punjab|Faridkot]], [[Punjab, India]]

| height            = 1.94 m

| weight            = 93 kg

| nationalcaps1      = 216

| nationalgoals1    = 115

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{{medalGold|[[2014 Asian Games|2014 Incheon]]|[[Field hockey at the 2014 Asian Games – Men|Team]]}}

{{MedalBronze|[[2018 Asian Games|2018 Jakarta]]|[[Field hockey at the 2018 Asian Games – Men's tournament|Team]]}}

{{MedalCompetition|[[Men's Hockey Asia Cup|Asia Cup]]}}

{{MedalCompetition|[[Hockey at the Commonwealth Games|Commonwealth Games]]}}

{{MedalSilver|[[2014 Commonwealth Games|2014 Glasgow]]|[[Hockey at the 2014 Commonwealth Games|Team]]}}

{{MedalCompetition|[[Asian Hockey Champions Trophy|Asian Champions Trophy]]}}

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==Early life==

==Hockey India League==

Rupinder was bought by the [[Delhi]] franchise for a hefty sum. The Delhi team was named [[Delhi Waveriders]].<ref>{{cite news |title= Hockey India League Auction: the final squads list |url= http://ibnlive.in.com/news/hil-auction-as-the-teams-shape-up/310745-5-136.html |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20121219014754/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/hil-auction-as-the-teams-shape-up/310745-5-136.html |url-status= dead |archive-date= 2012-12-19 |date= 2012-12-16 |access-date= 2013-01-13}}</ref> During an interview, Rupinder was quoted saying "I was surprised when the Delhi side picked me up for such a huge amount, but the tournament gave me a good platform to hone my skills, spending time with players like [[Sardar Singh]] and [[Nicolas Jacobi]] made me improve my game a lot and it showed in my performance, Even though we lost to Ranchi in the final, the team had a good run in the tournament". He proved his worth scoring seven goals for the team, which finished second in the league. In the Second season, Rupinder's side won the [[2014 Hockey India League]],<ref>{{cite news |title= Delhi crowned Hockey India League champions after win in penalty shootout |url= http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/hil-delhi-wins-punjab-warriors-hockey-india-league-final/1/345190.html |date= 2014-02-14 |access-date= 2014-01-08}}</ref> with Singh scoring 7 goals. Rupinder was declared the Player of the Tournament at the [[2016 Hockey India League]], and due to his significant contributions, Delhi Waveriders went on to secure the 3rd position at the HIL that year. In 2017, he captained the Delhi Waveriders, taking the team to the semi-final stage.

==Career achievements==

*He participated in the 2018 4-Nations Invitational Tournament, held in Tauranga and Hamilton, in New Zealand.

*He participated in the 2018 Commonwealth Games, held at Gold Coast, Australia.  

==References==

*[http://www.rabobankhockeyworldcup2014.com/country/india/88/player/882144 Rupinder Pal Singh] at rabobankhockeyworldcup2014.com

{{India FH Squad 2012 Champions Trophy}}

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{{India FH Squad 2020 Summer Olympics}}

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