The occasion also honored more national campers who are receiving training at SAI Bengaluru for their recent accomplishments.
Rupinder Pal Singh was one of the greatest players to have played for the India men's hockey team for a decade.
Rupinder played a pivotal role in India's recent bronze medal-winning feat at the Tokyo Olympics, finishing as the second highest goal-scorer in the team.
Rupinder Pal Singh said that the performances put in by the Indian women's hockey team in Tokyo were a source of inspiration for the men.
Indian men's hockey team beat Germany 5-4 to win the bronze medal at Tokyo Olympics 2020, it was India's first Olympic medal in hockey since 1980.
Indian men's hockey team beat Spain 3-0 in their third Pool A match courtesy of Simranjeet Singh's opening goal and Rupinder Pal Singh's brace.
Indian men's hockey team beat New Zealand 3-2 in their opening match of Tokyo Olympics 2020 courtesy of a brace from Harmanpreet Singh.
Indian drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh has said that staying consistent for the full 60 minutes will be key for the Indian men’s hockey team at the Tokyo Olympics.
An early Rupinder Pal Singh goal gave India the momentum to end the Argentina tour with an impressive 4-2 victory