Bhubaneswar, 21 January (H.S.): Ranchi Royals forward Mandeep Singh credits his wife Udita's Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 championship triumph with SG Pipers for igniting his own trophy aspirations in the men's competition, transforming personal motivation into shared family glory.

In an official statement, the newlywed—married last year—recalled predicting her victory pre-final: Seeing her lift the trophy was surreal. We're both hockey lifers in the same league; her win felt emotional and profoundly inspiring.

Udita's success imposes no negative pressure, Mandeep clarified with a smile: We joke she’s piled it on, but it's positive—pushing me harder. Our team's winning streak gives me the platform to seize this chance.I want that trophy too, he declared unequivocally. Their routine revolves around hockey: joint gym mornings, evening practice on nearby turf.

Udita now guides his mental preparation for knockouts: We dissect matches daily. Her greatest strength is composure under pressure—she teaches me to stay cool.

As men's HIL nears climax, Mandeep's title dream evolves from individual pursuit to marital mission—half-fulfilled at home, awaiting completion on field. Double trophies mean unforgettable 2026 celebrations for our family, he envisions.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar