Akashdeep Singh

Akashdeep Singh
Personal information
Born (1994-12-02) 2 December 1994
Verowal, Punjab, India
Playing position Forward
Youth career
Guru Angad Dev Sports Club
PAU Hockey Academy
Surjit Hockey Academy
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2015 Delhi Waveriders
2016– Uttar Pradesh Wizards 1 (1)
National team
2013– India

Akashdeep Singh (born 2 December 1994) is an Indian professional field hockey player who plays as a forward for Uttar Pradesh Wizards in the Hockey India League and the India hockey team.

Career

Born in Verowal, Punjab, Singh started to play hockey in secondary school before joining the Guru Angad Dev Sports Club.[1] He then joined the PAU Hockey Academy in Ludhiana in 2006 before joining the Surjit Hockey Academy in Jalandhar.[1] In 2013, Singh was auctioned to the Delhi Waveriders of the Hockey India League.[2] After three seasons with Delhi, Singh was signed by the Uttar Pradesh Wizards for $84,000.[3]

International

Singh was the captain of the youth India hockey sides and has represented India senior side.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Singh, Surjit (24 September 2015). "From a village boy to highest earner in HIL auction, Akashdeep surprises all". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  2. "Hockey India League Auction: the final squads list". IBN Live. 16 December 2015. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  3. Vasavda, Mihir (18 September 2015). "Hockey India League auctions: Akashdeep Singh highest paid Indian, Moritz Fuertse sold for record price". Indian Express. Retrieved 19 January 2016.

External links

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