Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh visited the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Monday, accompanied by his family, to offer prayers and thank the Almighty for the team's success in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2025-26 season.
Pro League achievements and team confidence
The Indian team concluded the Pro League on a high, registering confidence-boosting victories over reigning World Champions Germany and 2024 Paris Olympics gold medallists the Netherlands. They also took their contest against world No. 3 England down to the wire. Harmanpreet said these results have built immense confidence in the team ahead of the upcoming World Cup and Asian Games.
Spiritual visit and prayers
Along with his family, Harmanpreet listened to Gurbani Kirtan and offered special prayers for 'Sarbat Da Bhala' — the welfare of all humanity — as well as for the continued progress of the country and the future success of the Indian hockey team in international tournaments.
Sharing his deep faith in the Golden Temple, he recalled that he had been visiting Sri Darbar Sahib with his parents since childhood. “The spiritual solace and peace I experience in the serene atmosphere of Sri Darbar Sahib is beyond words,” he said.
Team effort and victory against Pakistan
Referring to the team's performance in the recently concluded Pro League, the captain praised the collective effort. He said India's performance in the tournament was outstanding, with all players demonstrating their talent in unison. He credited the team's consistently impressive performance to the players' hard work day and night.
He specifically mentioned the big win against arch-rivals Pakistan, saying that an India-Pakistan match is not just an ordinary game, but carries special significance and emotions for millions of sports fans in both countries.
Future aspirations and advice
Harmanpreet expressed hope that the Indian hockey team will continue its winning streak in upcoming tournaments, win more medals for the country, and raise the flag high across the world. Giving advice to his fellow players, he said it is equally important to respect the experience of their coaches and elders, both on the field and in their personal lives.
