Mandeep Singh and Udita Kaur Begin Their New Journey Together with a Wedding at Jalandhar Gurudwara

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): Olympic hockey players Mandeep Singh from Jalandhar and Udita Kaur from Hisar have officially tied the knot. The couple exchanged vows at Gurdwara Singh Sabha in Model Town, Jalandhar, surrounded by family, friends, and fellow hockey players. The entire Indian hockey team, including its general secretary Bhola Singh, was present to witness the joyous occasion.

Mandeep’s mother expressed her happiness, saying that it was a day of celebration for both families. She warmly welcomed Udita as her daughter, emphasizing that she would treat her as a daughter-in-law. Speaking to the media, Udita shared that she and Mandeep, both players for the Indian hockey team, had met during the 2018 Asian Games. Their friendship blossomed over time, leading to their marriage today. Udita also expressed her determination to bring medals in hockey, just like the Indian men's team, while Mandeep echoed similar sentiments, expressing his hope to bring more glory to India through their performances on the field.

Mandeep Singh, born on January 25, 1995, in Mitthapur village, Jalandhar – the hub of hockey – began his field hockey journey at the Surjit Hockey Academy. He has represented India in multiple prestigious tournaments, including the 2014 and 2018 World Cups, the 2018 Asian Games, the 2018 Commonwealth Games, the 2013 Asia Cup, and the 2016 and 2018 Champions Trophy. Mandeep also had a background in handball before fully committing to hockey.

Udita Kaur Duhan, born on January 14, 1998, in Nangal village, Hisar, has made India proud with her exceptional performances as a defender in the Indian women's hockey team. Before transitioning to hockey, Udita played handball. She began her senior-level career in 2017 and went on to win a silver medal at the 2018 Asian Games, a bronze at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, and a gold at the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy. Udita was also a key player in helping India secure fourth place at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and became the highest-earning player in the Women's Hockey India League auction in 2024.