Kakamigahara, Oct. 1 -- Indian men's hockey team striker Mandeep Singh reached a significant milestone in his career on Thursday as he completed 300 senior international appearances during India's Asian Games 2026 semi-final against Pakistan in Kakamigahara, Japan.

Mandeep's journey in the senior national team began in 2013, when he made his debut as an 18-year-old after making a strong impression with his performances as a central striker in the Hockey India League. Over the years, the forward has established himself as an important member of the Indian team, featuring across major international tournaments and contributing to India's success on the global stage.

A key moment early in his international career came in 2016, when Mandeep...