Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
DAV College, Chandigarh.
Published: April 25, 2026
Event Date: August 29, 2019
Indian soccer goalkeeper
Achievement Award
Event Description
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Bengaluru FC and is the captain of the India national team.
Summary
Gurpreet’s career is a testament to the power of ambition and the courage to venture into the unknown. His historic tenure with Stabæk in Norway broke a glass ceiling, proving to the world that Indian talent could not only survive but thrive in the competitive arenas of European top-flight football. Becoming the first Indian to grace the UEFA Europa League remains a watershed moment in our nation's sporting history.
Award Details
Arjuna Award
Institution Details
DAV College, Chandigarh.
Educational Institution