Directory of Sports in Saini Samaj


Baljit ("Baljeet") Singh Saini
honored by the Indian Community of Fresno, CA

Ropar, Punjab)
Rupnagar , Punjab , India
Baljit ("Baljeet") Singh Saini (born August 12, 1976 in Ropar, Punjab) is a field hockey defender and midfielder from India who made his international debut for the Men's National Team in 1995 during the Indira Gandhi Gold Cup. Baljit Singh Saini represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, where India finished in eighth place. His older brother Balwinder Singh was also a field hockey international for India. Baljit has won many awards. In June 2008 he vistied the USA again, while participating in tournaments. He participated in many tournaments throughout the USA, visiting many different states and cities during his triumphut run. Baljit also has family who resides in Fresno, California (USA) and he was honored by the Indian Community of Fresno, CA. In an event organized by Rama Kant Dawar and Paramjit Singh Mond, hosted by Kam Nigam, Baljit received an Honorary Recognition Award for his successes.
Baljit Singh Saini
Arjun Award

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- , N.A. , India
Baljit ("Baljeet") Singh Saini (born August 12, 1976 in Ropar, Punjab) is a field hockey defender and midfielder from India who made his international debut for the Men's National Team in 1995 during the Indira Gandhi Gold Cup. Baljit Singh Saini represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, where India finished in eighth place. His older brother Balwinder Singh was also a field hockey international for India. Baljit has won many awards. In June 2008 he vistied the USA again, while participating in tournaments. He participated in many tournaments throughout the USA, visiting many different states and cities during his triumphut run. Baljit also has family who resides in Fresno, California (USA) and he was honored by the Indian Community of Fresno, CA. In an event organized by Rama Kant Dawar and Paramjit Singh Mond, hosted by Kam Nigam, Baljit received an Honorary Recognition Award for his successes.
Gopal Saini
Olympics Gold Medel & Arjuna award

Jaipur
Jaipur , Rajasthan , India
Gopal Saini ( b 1954- ) is a former athlete of India. He still holds national record in men 3000 meter Steeplechase event established at Tokyo in 1981 with timing of 8.30.88 minutes. He participated in Men's 5000 race at 1980 Olympics.[1] He hails from Rajasthan. He was conferred Arjuna award in 1981 for his achievements.
Manish Saini
bronze medal

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- , N.A. , India
Manish Saini of Julana (Village Gatauli) won bronze medal in International boxing championship held in Himachal Pradesh between on 11th and 12th May 2012.
R. Saini / Gopal Saini / Baljeet Singh Saini
Arjuna Award

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- , N.A. , India
The Arjuna Awards were instituted in 1961 by the government of India to recognize outstanding achievement in National sports. The award carries a cash prize of INR 500,000, a bronze statuette of Arjuna and a scroll. 26 1980-81 Gopal Saini 21 1975 R. Saini 58 2000 Baljeet Singh Saini
Rupa Saini
Arjuna Award

Punjab
Ajitgarh (Mohali) , Punjab , India
Saini Sisters is a popular epithet used for three sisters from Punjab who were international field hockey players, Rupa Saini, Krishna Saini and Prema Saini. At one time Saini sisters dominated woman's hockey in India and in the test series against Japan in 1970 all three sisters played together for India. Rupa Saini had a particularly successful career. She donned the Indian colours in the 1974 France and 1978 Madrid World Cups, apart from earning nearly 200 Test caps both in India and abroad. She also played in the 1979 world championships held in Vancouver. She also went on to win the prestigious Arjuna Award . Prema Saini, Rupa's elder sibling, was decorated with Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award by the Punjab government. Rupa Saini later went on earn a doctoral degree and was employed as a senior lecturer with the Government College of Physical Education in Patiala. She has also been in the past appointed as a manager of the senior Indian team by the Indian Women Hockey Federation (IWHF)
Sandeep Singh Saini
Arjuna Award

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- , N.A. , India
Sandeep Singh (born: 27 February 1986[1]) is an Indian field hockey player and an ex-captain of the Indian national team.[2] He generally features as a full back and is a penalty corner specialist for the team. Singh currently holds a DSP rank in the Haryana Police. He belongs to the Saini Sikh community of Haryana.[3][4] Early life Singh hails from Shahabad town in Kurukshetra, Haryana, and was born to Gurcharan Singh Saini and Daljit Kaur Saini. His elder brother, Bikramjeet Singh, is also a field hockey player and plays for Indian Oil.[5] International career Singh's international debut was in January 2004 in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Kuala Lumpur. He took over as the captain of the Indian national team in January 2009, and Rajpal Singh succeeded him later in 2010. Singh is a well known drag-flicker. At a time he was said to have the best speed in the world in drag flick (speed 145 km/h). Under his captaincy, the Indian team managed to clinch the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in 2009 after defeating Malaysia in the finals at Ipoh. India won the title after a long wait of 13 years. Singh was also the top goal scorer of the tournament. The India men's national field hockey team have qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London after a gap of 8 years. The team had a resounding victory over France in the finals of the Olympic qualifiers by beating France 8–1. Ace drag-flicker Singh starred in the final against France by scoring five goals – including a hat-trick – all from penalty corners (19th, 26th, 38th, 49th and 51st minutes).[6] Singh was the highest scorer of the Olympic qualifiers tournament by scoring 16 goals.[7] Shooting incident On 22 August 2006, Singh was seriously injured after being hit by an accidental gunshot in Shatabadi train, while on his way to join the national team due to leave for the World Cup in Germany two days later. He was almost paralyzed and on wheel chair for two years of his life. Singh not only recovered from that serious injury, but also established himself again in the team.[5] Career achievements Top goal scorer: 2009 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Top goal scorer: 2012 in the final of the Olympic Qualifiers against France. He starred in the final against France by scoring five goals – including a hat-trick – all from penalty corners. He scored 16 goals in the tournament.[6] Awards 2010: Arjuna Award recipient for achievements in field hockey
Sh.Mahesh Chand Saini
Sports
Sports. Officer

606 A, Barkat Nagar, Jaipur
Jaipur , Rajasthan , India
Sports Sports. Officer
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