Potchefstroom: In the center of attention for its sensational hat-trick against South Africa, Young Drag-Ficker Jugraj Singh said his Indian debut in the Pro League FIH has become an emotional experience and he is ready to put better as a player.
The 26-year-old player from Amritsar made his international debut against France during the Fihi Hockey League match in South Africa last week.
“Making my debut in an important event like the FIH Hockey Pro League is clearly an emotional moment for me and only getting a hat-trick in my second match for India (against South Africa) is very special,” he said in the release issued by the league.
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“It’s amazing how much support I have received from the whole team and I believe there is a lot for me to learn from each of their experiences.” The Indian Olympic bronze medal has a successful sightseeing where they won 5-0 against France, beating South Africa 10-2 in both matches and lost 2-5 to France.
“We created a lot of match scenarios when we practiced in Sai, Bengaluru but to really play against real opponents it was very different.
How do we need to overcome the success or defeat in the game and quickly turn to the next.
This is one of the most important things I learned During this sightseeing, “said Jugraj.
Coming from a humble background, Jugraj has struggled a lot of challenges on his way to become an Indian player.
His father worked for a daily wage as ‘Coolie’ on the border in Attari.
The youngest of the five siblings, Jugraj was the only one in the family to choose sports as a career and it was only after he shifted to a sports hostel at a young age of 11 whose life began to change.
He continued to get a job in the Indian Navy from where his career was formed, playing domestic matches.
“There is a lot of struggle and hard work to get here and I’m ready to work harder to make a place on the team.
My father is Coolie on the border, and it is very difficult for him to manage everything,” he said.
“I started playing hockey at the age of six.
I used to play with my friends in the village, then I have to know about Baba Uttam Singh National Hockey Academy in Khadur Sahib, where everything is offered free, from hockey to study.
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“I feel this might help me improve my life.
I think if not exercise, at least a good qualification will help get a respectable job.
“In Khadur Sahib Hostel, Jugraj sharpened his skills under the coach of Balkar Singh.
After several years, he received an internship at Punjab National Bank (PNB).) In Delhi and played in various tournaments for almost three years.
Then, in 2016, in 2016, in 2016, in 2016, in 2016, in 2016, Get a job in the Indian Navy, which changed the course of his life.
“Hockey has changed my life since the day I took the hockey stick.
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It has truly raised my family’s financial condition, “he said Jugraj was awarded the tournament’s best player for his appearance.
He got his first call for the National Camp this year after playing in the 1st Hockey of the Senior Men Inter-Department of the National Championship 2021.
“This tournament is for the department.
held for the first time, and I was chosen for the camp.
I feel very lucky and this is a great initiative by Indian hockey, he has opened the gate for the players like me, “he signed.