New Delhi, Feb 24 (NationPress) Hockey India has extended its heartfelt congratulations to defender Jarmanpreet Singh for achieving the significant milestone of 150 international caps for India. This celebrated moment occurred during India's encounter with Spain in their third match of the Hobart leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2025/26 in Australia on Tuesday.

Hailing from the small village of Rajdhan in Amritsar district, Punjab, Jarmanpreet has proven to be one of India's most reliable defenders, recognized for his calmness under pressure and keen game awareness.

His senior international debut took place at the Men’s Hockey Champions Trophy in the Netherlands in 2018, where India finished as runners-up. A pinnacle moment in his career was his instrumental role in helping India secure the bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Over the years, Jarmanpreet has been part of numerous significant achievements for Indian hockey. He played a vital role in the team that clinched gold at the Men’s Asian Champions Trophy in Muscat, Oman, and was key to India’s third-place finish at the tournament in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He also contributed to the Indian team that earned silver at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

The President of Hockey India, Dilip Tirkey, praised Jarmanpreet for this milestone, stating, “Reaching 150 international caps is a remarkable accomplishment, showcasing Jarmanpreet’s commitment, discipline, and consistent performances for the Indian team over the years.”

“He has evolved into a dependable defender who adds stability and confidence to our backline. On behalf of Hockey India, I commend him on this achievement and wish him continued success in further contributions to Indian hockey,” he added.

Meanwhile, Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh also shared his congratulations, remarking, “Jarmanpreet Singh’s journey is a testament to perseverance and dedication at the highest level of the sport. Achieving 150 caps is a proud moment not only for him but for Indian hockey. His performances in major international tournaments have significantly contributed to the team's recent successes. We celebrate this milestone and anticipate many more memorable displays from him in the Indian jersey.”

In other news, India had a challenging start to their campaign in the Hobart leg of the FIH Pro League, initially losing to Spain by 0-2, followed by a 5-4 loss to hosts Australia in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in their second match.