“Winning CWG Gold by Defeating Australia Was Our Goal”: Harmanpreet Singh Reflects on Indian Hockey’s Successes in 2024 and Beyond

It has been a remarkable year for Harmanpreet Singh and the Indian men’s hockey team. One of the standout moments was their performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where Harmanpreet captained the team to a historic second consecutive bronze medal. He scored an impressive 10 goals, finishing as the top scorer of the tournament, and India secured back-to-back Olympic medals for the first time since 1972. Following this achievement, India dominated the 2024 Asian Champions Trophy. Harmanpreet’s prominence in Indian men’s hockey was further solidified when he was bought by Soorma Hockey Club from his home state of Punjab for a record INR 78 lakh during the Hockey India League (HIL) auction, the highest bid for any player.

Harmanpreet Singh described the year as amazing, highlighting the team’s achievements and the accomplishment of most of their targets. While their ultimate goal was Olympic gold, he expressed satisfaction with their performance. He also appreciated the overwhelming love and support from the people, making the year truly memorable.