Full Name |
Gurjant Singh Virk |
Profession(s) |
• Field Hockey Player • PCS officer |
Physical Stats & More |
Height (approx.) |
6′ (183 cm) |
Eye Colour |
Brown |
Hair Colour |
Black |
Field Hockey |
International Debut |
Team India Under-21– 2015 Team India– 2017 |
Jersey Number |
#9 (India) |
Domestic/State Team |
• Dabang Mumbai • ONGC |
Coaches |
• Gurminder Singh • Jasbir Bajwa |
Position |
Forward |
Record (main one) |
Fastest goal scored by an Indian |
Medals |
Gold • 2015: Men’s Hockey Junior Asia Cup in Kuantan • 2016: Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup in Lucknow • 2017: Men’s Hockey Asia Cup in Dhaka • 2018: Men’s Asian Champions Trophy in Muscat • 2023: Asian Games in Hangzhou
 • 2023: Men’s Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai
 Silver • 2022: Commonwealth Games in Birmingham Bronze • 2016-17: Men’s FIH Hockey World League • 2020: Summer Olympics in Tokyo
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Awards, Honours |
• Arjuna Award (2021)
 • Player of the Match in FIH Hockey Pro League (M) against Ireland (2024)
 • Felicitated by Hockey India for completing 100 international matches (2024)
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Personal Life |
Date of Birth |
26 January 1995 (Thursday) |
Age (as of 2024) |
29 Years |
Birthplace |
Khaliara, Amritsar, Punjab, India |
Zodiac sign |
Aquarius |
Nationality |
Indian |
Hometown |
Khaliara, Punjab |
College/University |
DAV College, Chandigargh |
Religion |
Sikhism |
Food Habit |
Non-Vegetarian |
Social Media |
• Instagram • Facebook • Twitter |
Relationships & More |
Marital Status |
Married |
Marriage Date |
1 December 2023
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Family |
Wife/Spouse |
Karman Kaur Thandi (Tennis Player)
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Parents |
Father– Baldev Singh (Farmer)
 Mother– Sukhjinder Kaur (Homemaker)
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Siblings |
Sister– Gurpreet Kaur
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Other Relatives |
Cousin– Simranjeet Singh (Field Hockey Player) |
Favourites |
Food |
Sarson aa saag, Tandoori chicken |
Actor |
Aamir Khan |
Film |
Punjabi Film– Angrej (2015) |
TV Show |
Hindi Show– Comedy Nights With Kapil (2013-2016) |
Colours |
Black, White |
Hockey Player |
Rupinder Pal Singh |