About Gurdev Singh
Lived 1933 – 2024 (aged 90). Gurdev Singh was an Indian field hockey player.
Gurdev Singh Kular (12 August 1933 – 8 February 2024) was an Indian field hockey player, originally from Sansarpur. He was part of the Indian field hockey team at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, which won the gold medal. He was also a member of the field hockey team for the 1958 Tokyo and 1962 Jakarta Asian Games, captaining the team in the latter competition. He was also the captain of the gold-medallist Punjab team in the national hockey championship in Bhopal same year. In 1964, he led a team tour to Afghanistan as captain. Singh died in Leeds, England on 8 February 2024, at the age of 90.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gurdev Singh?
field hockey player (1933–2024)
When was Gurdev Singh born?
Gurdev Singh was born on 12 August 1933 in Sansarpur.
When did Gurdev Singh die?
Gurdev Singh died on 8 February 2024 in Leeds.
What was Gurdev Singh's occupation?
Gurdev Singh was a field hockey player.
What nationality was Gurdev Singh?
Gurdev Singh was Indian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Gurdev Singh (field hockey)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gurdev Singh. https://biography.guide/gurdev-singh-field-hockey-player/
MLA: "Gurdev Singh." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gurdev-singh-field-hockey-player/.
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