🏑 Personal & Career Details
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Name: Shamsher Singh
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Date of Birth: 29 July 1997
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Birthplace: Attari, Amritsar district, Punjab, India (Wikipedia)
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Height: Approximately 1.78 m (Wikipedia)
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State/Department: Represents Punjab Armed Police and plays for Hockey Punjab at the domestic level (hockeyindia.org)
🌐 International Career
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Made his senior international debut in 2019 at the Ready Steady Tokyo Hockey Tournament (Wikipedia).
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Has been capped 107 times for India, with 16 or 17 international goals (sources vary slightly) (hockeyindia.org).
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As of June 2025, records show 111 Caps and 16 Goals in senior matches since debut in 2019 (tms.fih.ch).
Major Tournaments & Medals
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Tokyo Olympics 2020 (held in 2021): Bronze Medal
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Paris Olympics 2024: Bronze Medal again for Team India (hockeyindia.org, reuters.com).
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Commonwealth Games 2022, Birmingham: Silver Medal (hockeyindia.org).
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Asian Games 2022, Hangzhou: Gold Medal (hockeyindia.org).
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Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2021 (Dhaka): Bronze Medal
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Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2023 (Chennai): Gold Medal (hockeyindia.org).
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FIH Men’s World Cup 2023 (Bhubaneswar–Rourkela): India finished 9th (hockeyindia.org).
He was also awarded the prestigious Arjuna Award in 2021, honoring his contributions to Indian hockey (hockeyindia.org).
📊 FIH Stats Overview
Official records from the International Hockey Federation (FIH) show:
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Total senior matches (outdoor): 111 caps, with 16 goals from 2019–2025 (tms.fih.ch).
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Performance in key tournaments:
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FIH World Cup 2023: Played 6 matches, scored 2 goals (International Hockey Federation, tms.fih.ch).
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4‑Nations Invitational, Barcelona 2023: 3 matches, no goals (tms.fih.ch).
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Asian Champions Trophy 2023 (Chennai): 7 matches, no goals (International Hockey Federation, tms.fih.ch).
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Paris Olympics 2024: 8 matches, 0 or 1 goal (sources differ) (Reddit).
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FIH Pro League 2023‑24: Played 11 matches with no goals (International Hockey Federation, tms.fih.ch).
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🎯 Role, Style & Contributions
Though officially listed as a forward, Shamsher often plays a midfield role, contributing significantly to both attack and transition phases:
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Renowned for ball distribution and quick transitions in midfield.
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Strong on field coverage, showcasing excellent stamina and defensive work rate.
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Known to shift positions fluidly between midfield and forward lines, enabling flexible tactical setups.
🏟️ Domestic Career & Team History
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At the domestic level, he plays for Punjab Armed Police and Hockey Punjab.
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In 2024, he joined the new Delhi SG Pipers, a franchise in the revived Hockey India League, and serves as one of their captains, alongside Navneet Kaur and Jacob Whetton. The team is backed by SG Sports and mentored by P. R. Sreejesh (Wikipedia, Wikipedia).
📋 Snapshot Table
| Category | Details |
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| Born | 29 Jul 1997, Attari, Amritsar, Punjab |
| Position | Forward/Midfielder |
| International Caps | ~107–111 |
| Goals | ~16–17 |
| Senior Debut | 2019 |
| Olympics | Tokyo 2020 → Bronze; Paris 2024 → Bronze |
| Commonwealth Games | 2022 → Silver |
| Asian Games | 2022 → Gold |
| Asian Champions Trophy | 2021 → Bronze; 2023 → Gold |
| World Cup | 2023 → 9th position |
| Arjuna Award | 2021 |
| Domestic Teams | Punjab Armed Police / Hockey Punjab |
| Franchise Team | Delhi SG Pipers (Captain, since 2024) |
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