Shahbad, nursery of women's hockey

THE sleepy town of Shahbad, located on the GTRoad, has earned the unique distinction of producing several international women hockey players. The contribution of the women hockey players hailing from Shahbad can be gauged from the fact that they were part of the winning Indian team which emerged triumphant in the major hockey tournaments held in the last couple of years. The Asia Cup victory was the latest feather in their cap. The achievement of …

…girls are in agreement. "Baldev Singh knows best. It is for him to nurture the girls and he has shown that girls from humble background can reach the pinnacle of glory," a proud parent said. Amar Singh, grandfather of Jasjeet Kaur, said he was very happy with the performance of the Shahbad girls in the Asia Cup. "Jasjeet reports for practice at 5 am daily and Baldev Singh takes pains in polishing her talent," he said.