Gurjant Singh Prepares for Paris 2024 Olympics as Newlywed, Supported by Karman Kaur Thandi
New Delhi, India – In less than a month, the Indian Men’s Hockey Team will continue their preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Among them, 29-year-old Gurjant Singh will step onto the pitch not only as an Olympic Bronze medallist but also as a newlywed.
Support from Karman Kaur Thandi
In a recent episode of ‘Hockey Te Charcha, Familia,’ Karman Kaur Thandi shared insights into her relationship with Gurjant Singh. Karman, who is one of the top Indian tennis players, highlighted Gurjant’s support in her career, saying, ‘He is a huge part of my support system because he is a very mature player. And it comes in handy when I need pep talks when I am spiralling into negativity.’
Gurjant Singh’s Achievements
Since his debut against Belgium in 2017, Gurjant has scored 31 goals in 109 appearances. He has been instrumental in India’s forward line in major victories, including the Junior World Cup in 2016, Asia Cup in 2017, Asian Champions Trophy titles in 2018 and 2023, Asian Games Gold in 2023, and the historic bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2020.
A Special Moment
Karman recalled a special moment after the Tokyo Olympics, ‘When I was speaking with him before Tokyo, he said the team had bonded so well together. Once they went to Tokyo and won the laurels, it was all worth it. The video call from him came later, and it was a teary-eyed conversation. After the Tokyo Olympics, he came back and asked for my hand in marriage at home.’
Looking Forward to Paris 2024
With high expectations for the Indian Men’s Hockey Team at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Karman expressed her hope, ‘As an athlete, I understand very well that there are going to be high expectations, but the kind of work the staff, coaches, and the team have put in over the last year or so has been commendable. So, I wish and hope for the best for the hockey team for the Paris Olympics.’
The Paris Olympics will start on July 26 and will go on till August 11. India will begin their journey in Pool B, with matches against New Zealand, Argentina, Ireland, Belgium, and Australia. A top-four finish will ensure that India advances to the knockout stages.