Jugraj Singh: India's New Hockey Star Who Sold Water Bottles At Attari Border
Jugraj Singh emerged as the unlikely hero for the Indian men's hockey team as he scored the winner against China in the Asian Champions Trophy 2024 final. There was no goal in the first three quarters of the summit clash but Jugraj was able to find the back of the net in the 51st minute to guide his side to a record-extending fifth title. It was a rare goal for the 27-year-old who plays as a centre-back but its importance was not lost on anyone. It was a shining moment for Jugraj who used to sell tricolour flags and water bottles to tourists at the Attari-Wagah border to help his family financially.
