Sardar Singh returns to Indian hockey team for Asia Cup
Hockey | September 16, 2017 19:07 ISTTwo other key players, who were dropped for the Europe tour, forwards S V Sunil and Akashdeep Singh also made a return to the Indian Hockey team.
Two other key players, who were dropped for the Europe tour, forwards S V Sunil and Akashdeep Singh also made a return to the Indian Hockey team.
The squad will also see the return of seasoned pros like former skipper Sardar Singh, Sunil, Akashdeep Singh and Satbir Singh.
Javelin thrower Jhajharia is the only Indian to win two Paralympic gold medals (2004 and 2016) - while star mid-fielder Sardar Singh has been the architect of India hockey team's many victories in the last few years.
Known for his terrific fitness levels not only in India but worldwide, Sardar was included in the 18-man FIH All Star team in 2010 and 2011.
The 36-year-old Jhajharia, who is the first Indian to win two Paralympic gold medals in javelin throw event, was the first choice of the awards selection committee headed by Justice (Retd) C K Thakkar.
An Olympic berth may not be confirmed yet as India pull out of the Pro League in both the Men's and Women's division.
Sardar Singh was last year accused by British-Indian hockey player Ashpal Bhogal, who had claimed to be his fiancee, of rape and assault both in India and UK.
Hockey India today removed long-time captain Sardar Singh from his leadership role and handed over the responsibility to senior goalkeeper P. R. Sreejesh
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