Roundglass Academy Wins Sikh Union Club Centennial Hockey Title in Kenya

Roundglass Hockey Academy, a premier field hockey academy in India promoted by NRI Sunny Singh and his father Sarpal Singh, added a memorable chapter to the sporting legacy of Nairobi’s historic Sikh Union Club.

As the Nairobi-based Sikh Union Club, regarded as the oldest Sikh club outside India, celebrated 100 years of contributions to global sports, a team from Punjab emerged victorious at the centenary tournament.

Roundglass Academy defeated the host club 4-1 in an exciting final, reversing the result from the tournament opener in which Sikh Union Club had beaten them earlier in the competition.

Led by Olympian Rajinder Singh, who serves as director of the academy, Roundglass delivered a commanding performance against the pre-tournament favorites. The home side featured five Indian internationals in its lineup. Roundglass also claimed the tournament’s Most Promising Player award, which went to Jobanpreet Singh.

Sikh Union Club’s campaign to the final was powered by Indian internationals Pramod, Anuo Valmiki, Yuvraj Walmiki, and Manpreet Singh. The team advanced to the gold medal match unbeaten, including a 4-1 victory over Roundglass during the league stage.

The medal rounds were played on a newly installed deep-glue playing surface, made possible through the voluntary efforts of six-time Olympian Avtar Singh Sohal, a widely respected figure in hockey and recognized as the tallest Sikh Olympian from outside India.

In recognition of his lifelong contribution to the sport, the 87-year-old Sohal was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award during a gala banquet held as part of the year-long centenary celebrations.

Although Sikh Union Club fell short in the men’s final, the hosts secured the prestigious centenary-year trophy in the Masters category. In a hard-fought gold medal contest marked by on-field clashes, the home side defeated Satellites Veterans 4-1.

Satellites also claimed the bronze medal in the men’s competition after defeating Sikh Union London. The tournament also featured participation from Niger Flickers.

Matador Veterans, led by Olympian Sarjit Singh, finished fourth after injuries affected several members of the squad.

Other participating teams included London Gymkhana, Satellites from England with two teams, Niger Flickers, Roundglass Academy, and two teams fielded by Sikh Union Club. The week-long event celebrated vintage hockey while also showcasing emerging talent.

Alongside Jobanpreet Singh, another promising player to attract attention was Nirman Mudher, who is already part of Kenya’s under-21 national team.

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