Araijeet Singh Hundal
Indian field hockey player
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Araijeet Singh Hundal (born 21 January 2004) is an Indian field hockey player who plays as a forward.[1] He plays for the India hockey team and specializes in drag flicks.[2] In domestic leagues, he plays for Punjab and Sind Bank and for Team Gonasika.[3]
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| Born | 21 January 2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Field hockey | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Forward | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Early life and education
Career
He was part of the Indian team that came fourth in the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Bhubaneshwar in 2021. He made his debut in the Indian senior India team at the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-24 and scored some important drag flick goals.[6] He also scored in the comeback win against the Netherlands in the Junior World Cup in December 2023.[7] Earlier, he scored a hat-trick in the first match against South Korea.[8]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2025 | Hockey India Awards | Upcoming Player of the Year Male | Won |
