Athlete Profile
Jagdish Gill
Men's National Team
Nickname: SinghPosition: Midfield
Age: 28
Height: 175 cm
Hometown: Toronto, ON
Residence: Surrey, BC
Birthplace: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Senior Caps: 23
1st Int'l Appearance: 2011 in West Vancouver vs. Australia
Field Hockey Background
By looking at great players from my Khalsa English High School in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Former Teams: Toronto Lions Field Hockey Club
Coaches: Inderjit Singh, Jasbir Saran, Jaswed Singh and Robin D'Abreo
Favourite Moment with Team Canada
When I stand in line for the National Anthem.
Proudest Moment
Being selected to play for the Canadian National Team.
My Life
I enjoy playing field hockey and indoor games. I also enjoy music.
My father is Jagtar Singh Gill, retired from Air India Airlines. My mother is Amarjit Kaur Gill. I have two sisters; Mandeep Kaur Gill and Lakhbir Kaur Gill.
My goal is to be one of the greatest players in the world.
Education
University: St Xavier's College & George Brown College (2007)
Degree/ Major: Financial Services
Languages: English, Punjabi, Bengali, Hindi, Urdu
Advice for aspiring athletes...
Work hard and never give up - one day you will achieve your dreams.
Role Model
Sylvester Stallone from Rocky Balboa.
Favourite Quote
"Who am I? I am a Champion."
Think like a Champion
Feel like a Champion
Dream like a Champion
Work Hard like a Champion
Interesting Facts
1. I am funny
2. I am lovable
3. I am determined
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Champions Challenge I Senior Men x 6
November 24 - December 2, 2012
Quilmes, ArgentinaFinal Standing: 6 -
FIH Road to London (Men) x 3 x 2 x 7
February 18-26, 2012
New Delhi, IndiaFinal Standing: 3 -
2011 FIH Champions Challenge 1 (Men)
November 26 - December 4, 2011
Johannesburg, South AfricaFinal Standing: 8 -
2011 Pan American Games (Men) x 7 x 5 x 2
October 20-29, 2011
Guadalajara, MexicoFinal Standing: 2
Provincial Associations
BC Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Ontario Quebec Nova Scotia P.E.I
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