Balbir Singh Grewal is an Indian field hockey player. He is among the several sportspersons from India who have represented the country in international field hockey, a sport in which India has a long and distinguished competitive tradition.
Key facts
| Name | Balbir Singh Grewal |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Field hockey |
| Country represented | India |
Background
Field hockey has historically been one of India's most prominent team sports, with the national side holding a record number of Olympic gold medals in the discipline. Players named Balbir Singh have featured prominently in Indian hockey history, and the surname Grewal is associated with the Jat Sikh community of Punjab, a region that has produced a large share of India's hockey talent.
Career
Balbir Singh Grewal is recorded in public databases as an Indian field hockey player. Detailed match records, club affiliations, and tournament appearances are not comprehensively documented in widely available open sources.
Significance
Indian field hockey players have contributed to the country's sustained presence in international competitions including the Olympic Games, the Hockey World Cup, the Asian Games, and the Commonwealth Games. Players from Punjab, in particular, have formed a significant portion of national squads across decades.
Related topics
- Field hockey in India
- India men's national field hockey team
- Hockey India
- Punjab, India
- List of Indian field hockey players
References
- Wikidata entry: Q17662963