Shivendra Singh

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Shivendra Singh
Personal information
Born (1983-06-09) 9 June 1983 (age 40)
Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Playing position Forward
Senior career
Years Team
Air India
2013 - present Punjab Warriors
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
- present India
Medal record
Men’s Field Hockey
Representing  India
Asian Games
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Guangzhou Team
Asia Cup
Gold medal – first place 2007 Chennai Team
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place 2010 Delhi Team
Champions Challenge
Bronze medal – third place 2007 Belgium Team
Bronze medal – third place 2009 Salta Team
Sultan Azlan Shah Cup
Gold medal – first place 2010 Malaysia Team
Last updated on: 15 February 2013

Shivendra Singh (born 9 June 1983 in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh) is a former Indian field hockey player who played as a centre forward in the Indian team.

Career[edit]

2010[edit]

He scored two field goals in a thrilling match against Pakistan in Commonwealth Games, Delhi which India won by 7-4.

Hockey India League[edit]

In the auction of the first edition of the Hockey India League, Singh was bought by Punjab Warriors for $27,500[1] with his base price being $18,500.

Controversy[edit]

Shivendra was awarded a two match ban for "deliberately hitting" Pakistan's Fareed Ahmed during a FIH world cup 2010 match which India won by 4-1.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Hockey India League Auction: the final squads list". CNN-IBN. 16 December 2012. Archived from the original on 19 December 2012. Retrieved 13 January 2013.
  2. ^ "Shivendra's suspension reduced to two games". The Hindu. 3 March 2010. Archived from the original on 8 March 2010. Retrieved 17 January 2013.

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