Five international players from hockey nursery of Jalandhar has made Punjab and India proud by giving marvelous performance in the Asian Games 2023. They won gold medal and are also qualified for the Olympics. While Mandeep Singh brought glory to the country by performing brilliantly in the Asian Games, the name of Mitthapur in Jalandhar has once again come into limelight.
in this regard, Mandeep’s parents are receiving many congratulatory calls at home. Whereas, his relatives and neighbors are lined up to meet his parents since a big win bagged by Indian Hockey Team. Now, Everyone is having eyes for the arrival of international hockey player Mandeep Singh along with other Hockey team members at their respective places.
Khabristan news company talks with family of Mandeep
Today, Khabristan news company had a talk with Mandeep’s parents to know how the international player Mandeep Singh started his career in hockey. While talking with Khabristan his father Ravinder Singh and mother Davinder Kaur had shared special stories of their son.
Ravinder Singh’s take on his son
In this regard Ravinder Singh said that Mandeep was earlier fond of cricket and our generations had contributed in hockey. After which he was asked to concentrate on hockey only. Now, whenever we hear news of his wins in several series I and his family feels really happy and proud of him.
Furthermore, he too stated that whenever his son wins a medal, his childhood comes to the fore that how he used to play hockey day and night with dedication and hard work. As today Mandeep received this big moment in his pocket, it is really a matter of pride that he is not only bringing glory to the entire country and Punjab but also to his village Mitthapur.
Mandeep was passionate since his childhood
Mother Davinderjit Kaur said that when Mandeep developed a passion for playing hockey, as soon as he returned from school, he immediately picked up his hockey stick and goes out to play. You know even a bite of food forcefully given from my hands. His son is as naughty as shy. But now he sees only medals and day by day his passion for game and playing for India on international level platforms is increasing.
‘I will marry only after the Olympics’-says Mandeep
Furthermore, she said as their son is winning back to back medals for India in hockey so, when they asks him about marriage, he always says that he has now qualified for the Olympics. I will marry only after winning the Olympics. She is happy that his son has reached this stage. The family has always loved hockey.
Mandeep Singh's career
Mandeep Singh started his career from Surjeet Hockey Academy and his coach is Surjeet Mittha. The bid was placed for 13 thousand dollars in the first hockey league.
The journey of international player Mandeep Singh started with the first hockey league which was held in Ranchi. When the Hockey India League auction was held on 16 December 2012, a bid of 13 thousand dollars was made. He Played first match against Punjab Warriors on 16 January 2013. Playing for Ranchi Rhinos, he scored the second goal in 50 minutes and became the winner 2-1. In Jharkhand, Mandeep Singh's team won 3-1.
On 26 January 2013, Ghyanchand scored the first second goal of his career against Uttar Pradesh Wizards at the Astroturf Stadium. Whereas, Ranchi won 3-0. After this, Mandeep Singh continuously hoisted his flag and kept winning, today he is at such a stage that everyone is praising his hard work.