Gurjant Singh retired from international hockey.

Exam-focused facts from the 29 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Gurjant Singh announced his retirement from international hockey during the 8th Hockey India annual awards on 27 March 2026.
He won two Olympic medals and scored 48 goals in 130 appearances for India.
Persistent back injuries and competition from Abhishek and Sukhjeet Singh influenced his decision to retire.
He plans to continue playing in domestic tournaments and the Hockey India League while serving in a government job in Punjab.