Bakshish Singh (1928–1970) was an Indian field hockey player. He is associated with the generation of Indian hockey players active during the mid-twentieth century, when India was a leading force in international field hockey.
Key facts
| Name | Bakshish Singh |
|---|---|
| Born | 1928 |
| Died | 1970 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Field hockey |
Background
Field hockey held a central place in Indian sport during Bakshish Singh's lifetime. India had emerged as a dominant force in the sport in the years before and after independence, winning successive Olympic gold medals from 1928 onwards and sustaining a strong domestic competition structure through state, departmental and university teams. Players of his era typically came up through these tiered competitions, with Punjab in particular contributing a steady stream of hockey talent to national-level sport.
Career
Bakshish Singh is recorded among Indian field hockey players of the post-independence period. Detailed and reliably sourced records of his club affiliations, tournament appearances and statistics are limited in widely available references.
Significance
Bakshish Singh is part of the broader cohort of Indian hockey players who contributed to the sport during a period when India was internationally pre-eminent in field hockey, sustaining the sport's status as a national pastime alongside cricket.
Related topics
- Field hockey in India
- India men's national field hockey team
- Hockey India
- List of Indian field hockey players
References
- Wikidata entity: Q4849560