Field hockey in India eliminated from the Beijing Olympics competition. This is the first time that the Indian men's team did not participate in the Olympics since 1928. India finished in 12th place (Last) in the 2012 London Olympics. On 26 Feb 2012, the India men's national field hockey team qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London after a gap of 8 years. The team had a resounding victory over France in the finals of the Olympic qualifiers by beating France by 8–1. Ace drag-flicker Sandeep Singh, starred in the final against France by scoring five goals – including a hat-trick – all
Sandeep Jyoti Sandeep Jyoti Sandeep Jyoti (born 14 December 1973) is an Indian-born Canadian cricketer. Jyoti was born in Shimla, India, ando migrated to Canada when he was fourteen years old. Upon arrival in Canada, Sandeep joined the Mississauga Ramblers Cricket Club in Mississauga, Ontario. Here he learned his cricket and is still currently playing for the club where he coaches as well. Sandeep made his debut for the Canadian National Cricket side in 2002 when he participated in the Red Stripe Bowl in Jamaica. In 2006, he played for the national team in the America's cup tournament. Sandeep had a good