Sumit Walmiki Biography 2025 Net Worth, Carrer, Height, Age, Family, Early Life, Career And More

Sumit Walmiki is an Indian hockey player who has made significant contributions to the sport. Born on born 20 December 1996. His early life was shaped by his dedication to the sport, and he quickly rose through the ranks due to his exceptional skills on the field. Walmiki’s career highlights include representing India at the international level in prestigious tournaments such as the Olympics and World Cup. Known for his speed, agility, and scoring prowess, he has been a key player in many important matches, earning him accolades and recognition from fans and experts alike.

Sumit Walmiki Biography 2025

Sumit Walmiki, born on December 20, 1996, hails from Haryana, India, and serves as a midfielder for the Indian national field hockey team. He contributed to the victorious 2016 Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup team and marked his senior team premiere at the 2017 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup. Recently, he clinched a gold medal at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou.

Sumit Walmiki Biography Quick Info

Date of Birth	20 December 1996 (Friday)
Age (as of 2023)	27 Years
Birthplace	Kurad, Sonipat, Haryana, India
Zodiac sign	Sagittarius
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Sonipat, Haryana
School	HK Senior Secondary School, Sonipat, Haryana
Religion	Hinduism
Caste	Valmiki

Profession And Full Name

Full Name	Sumit Walmiki
Profession	Field Hockey Player

Height And Physical Fitnesses

Height	5′ 6½” (169 cm)
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black

Hockey Carrer Debut

International Debut	Team India U-21– 2014 Team India– 2017
Jersey Number	#17 (India)
Domestic/State Teams	Petroleum Sports Promotion Board ONGC Ranchi Rays
Coaches	Naresh Kumar Varun Beniwal
Position	Midfielder

Medals And Awards Achievements

Medals

Gold

2016: Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup in Lucknow
2017: Men’s Hockey Asia Cup in Dhaka
2017: Men’s Asian Champions Trophy in Muscat
2023: Asian Games in Hangzhou
2023: Men’s Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai
2023: 37th National Games held in Goa

Bronze

2016-17: Men’s FIH Hockey World League
2017: Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh
2021: Summer Olympics in Tokyo
2020: Men’s Asian Champions Trophy in Dhaka

Awards, Honours

Ponty Chadha Award for Upcoming Player of the Tournament (2017)
Hero Young Achiever of the Match in a Coal India HIL match for Ranchi Rays (2017)
Man of the Match in a Coal India HIL match for Ranchi Rays (2017)
Felicitated by the Haryana Government for his performance in the Tokyo Olympics (2021)
Arjuna Award (2021)
Felicitated by the Minister of Tamil Nadu State Youth Welfare and Sports Development for completing 100 international matches (2023)

Relationship Staus

Parents

Father– Pratap Singh (daily-wage worker)

Mother– Darshna Devi (deceased; daily-wage worker)

Siblings

Brother(s)– 2

Jai Singh
Amit Singh

Total Awards List

Tournament	Medal	Year	Location
World League	Bronze	2017	Bhubaneswar
Junior World Cup	Gold	2016	Lucknow
Asia Cup	Gold	2017	Dhaka
Asian Champions Trophy	Bronze	2021	Dhaka
Asian Champions Trophy	Gold	2018	Muscat
Asian Champions Trophy	Gold	2023	Chennai
Olympic Games	Bronze	2020	Tokyo
Asian Games	Gold	2022	Hangzhou