Jaypee Punjab Warriors is a professional field hockey team based in Chandigarh, Punjab that plays in the Hockey India League. It is owned by Jaypee Group.
Punjab Warriors
Punjab Warriors' coach Barry Dancer (left) with Jagbir Singh (right).
Sardara Singh, sometimes referred as Sardar Singh, is an Indian field hockey coach and former field hockey player. He also served as the captain of the Indian national team. He usually plays the center half position. Sardara became the youngest player to captain the Indian team when he led the side at the 2008 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup. He was awarded Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award of India, in 2015.
On 13 July 2016, the responsibilities of the captain were handed over from him to P. R. Sreejesh, the goalkeeper of Indian Team. On 12 September 2018, Sardara announced his retirement from international hockey. He played 314 matches during 12 years in his career.
Singh with India in 2014
Indian hockey team captain Saradara Singh at Kalinga stadium celebrating after victory over Netherlands
Sardara Singh in Hero Hockey World League