Jalandhar, October 27: The memory of Indian hockey great Olympian Surjit Singh was honored with the unveiling of his life-sized bronze statue at Jalandhar’s primary hockey venue just ahead of the Men’s Asian Hockey Champions Trophy.
President of Hockey Punjab Nitin Kohli, Deputy Commissioner Varjeet Walia, and Commissioner of Police Satinder Singh led the unveiling gathering. They were accompanied by prominent sports personalities including Olympians Harpreet Singh Mander and Baljeet Singh Dhillon, international athlete Jagdeep Singh Gill, and Dr. Harmanpreet Kaur, Principal of Physical College Patiala.
Addressing the gathering, leaders asserted that the memorial will stand as an enduring symbol for aspiring players seeking to emulate the high standards set by past generations. Attending officials stated that ongoing state efforts under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann aim to restore Punjab’s premier standing in sports while offering productive channels for youth development.
Delegates noted that substantial public funds were directed toward modernizing the stadium, bringing its facilities to international benchmark levels in preparation for hosting top-tier Asian teams.
Surjit Singh Randhawa stands among the most celebrated defenders in international hockey history. Beyond his participation in the Montreal 1976 Olympic Games and multiple Asian Games, he maintained a decisive presence during India’s historic 1975 World Cup triumph in Kuala Lumpur, later receiving the Arjuna Award for his distinguished service to national sports.
