How India captain Manpreet Singh's love for hockey could not be confined

The Mithapur lad was not allowed to wield a hockey stick in his childhood but his determination to play has seen him hold the highest position of responsibility.


Manpreet Singh has moulded his game on Sardar’s Singh (right) style, eventually taking over the mantle from the Indian hockey great.

As a kid, all Manpreet Singh wanted to do was experience the joy his two elder brothers felt while playing hockey and winning prizes for the school team, but his family were not as keen on him hitting the pitch.