Indian Hockey Players who are making their first footprint at the Olympics in 2K16
The much awaited Rio, Olympics has already started creating expectations, not just among the people but also among the players especially for the debutant players as Olympics sets a benchmark in every player's profile! We wanted to bring to your notice about the Indian Hockey debutant players at the Olympics in 2K16.
Indian Hockey debutant Players at the Olympics in 2016:
Indian Hockey team holds a set of young and energetic
players in the squad for the upcoming Rio, Olympics 2K16. It consists of
more than half the number of players who will be marking their initial in the
Olympics! We have got you the list of players who will be taking up their first
venture in Olympics!
Rupinder Pal Singh
Birth Date: 11th November 1990
Position on the Field: Defender
Joined Team India on: 2010
Pick Point:
- Rupinder won the top scorer award in 2013 for the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup.
- Rupinder is known for being a penalty corner specialist.
Harmanpreet Singh
Birth Date: 6th January 1996
Position on the Field: Defender
Joined Team India on: 2016
Pick Point:
- Harmanpreet made India proud by clinching the Junior Men's Asia cup 2015, where he stole the show by knocking 15 goals into the net.
- He won the Ponty Chadha award for the most promising player of the tournament in 2015.
- Aso, he won the Best Junior player of the Tournament ward in the FIH Champions Trophy 2016.
Devinder Walmiki
Birth Date: 28th May 1992
Position on the Field: Midfielder
Joined Team India on: 2015
Pick Point:
- Devinder gave an outstanding performance in World Series Hockey tournament which earned him the Man of the match awards.
- He has internationally scored 5 goals and 31 caps in a short span of time.
Akashdeep Singh
Birth Date: 2nd December 1992
Position on the Field: Forwarder
Joined Team India on: 2013
Pick Point:
- Akashdeep was awarded the Best Junior Player of the Tournament Award in Men’s Champion Trophy 2014.
- He was a nominee in the FIH Rising Star of the year 2015.
- Akashdeep also reached 100 caps in the 6 Nation Invitational Tournament at Valencia, Spain.
Nikkin Thimmaiah
Birth Date: 18th January 1991
Position on the Field: Forward
Joined Team India on: 2012
Pick Point:
- In the 2015 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, Nikkin scored tremendous hat tricks in their 4-2 win against Australia.
- In 2016, Nikkin showed off his exceptional skills when he scored a goal 3 minutes from time and was a big aid in the victory of India in the Hockey Champions Trophy in London.
Chinglensana Singh
Birth Date: 2nd December 1991
Position on the Field: Midfielder
Joined Team India on: 2010
Pick Point:
- Chinglensana have played as a forward, in midfield as well as in defense.
- In the 2010 Surjit Singh Hockey Tournament, he was declared the best player of the tournament which gained him recognitions.
Ramandeep Singh
Birth Date: 1st April 1993
Position on the Field: Forwarder
Joined Team India on: 2013
Pick Point:
- Ramandeep was a noteworthy contributor to the Delhi Waveriders in both seasons and facilitated the win in the second season of the tournament.
- He has fine drag flicking skills which when timed rightly could help him score.
Surender Kumar
Birth Date: 23rd November 1993
Position on the Field: Defender
Joined Team India on: 2016
Pick Point:
- Surender has been playing well in the Hockey India league and in domestic games.
- The 23 years old is a passionate young bud, who has been waiting for his chance to prove his skills!
- Surender will be replacing Birendra Lakra, as he is injured.
Wishing every debutant in the Indian Team all success at the Olympics and a progressing career on behalf of the Indian Hockey News team!
