Indian forward Lalit Upadhyay announced his retirement from international hockey on Sunday after India finished its FIH Pro League season with a 4-3 win over Belgium.
The 31-year-old double Olympic medallist took to social media to reveal his decision
He wrote, “Today, I announce my retirement from international hockey. It’s a tough moment, but one every athlete must face one day. It has been the greatest honour and pride of my life to represent our country. Thank you for everything.”
Hailing from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Lalit made his international debut in 2014 and played a pivotal role in Indian’s historic bronze medal finish in 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
Four years later, he was also part of the India bronze medal winning squad at Paris 2024 Olympics.
In 179 international appearances, Lalit has scored 41 goals for the country.