Lalit upadhayay retirement: The year 2025 has been very emotional for cricket fans. This year, many veteran players shocked everyone by retiring. Many legendary players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Steve Smith and Angelo Mathews broke the hearts of the fans by retiring from some format. Now there is bad news for hockey fans. Indian hockey legendary player Lalit Upadhyay said goodbye to the magnificent international career which lasted for more than a decade on Sunday.

Lalit has won medals twice in Olympics, career has been fantastic
Lalit made his debut in international cricket in the World Cup in 2014. Lalit won two Olympic medals in his career for more than ten years. Lalit won the bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics with the Indian team. After this, he once again won the bronze medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Lalit played his last international match against Australia on 15 June. Lalit has played 183 matches for India. During this, he scored 67 goals for the team. Lalit has also been awarded the Arjuna Award by the Government of India.

Lalit shared emotional post

Lalit posted on social media and gave information about retirement. Lalit wrote, “Today, I declare retirement from international hockey. It is a very difficult moment, but every athlete has to face it one day or the other. Representing the country is the biggest respect and pride of my life. Thank you everyone.”

Lalit wrote about his journey, “This journey started with low resources but dreams in a small village. From facing a sting operation to the Olympic medal – not once, but twice – it is a challenge, development and forgetful path. It is a proud way. It is something that I will always be an Olympian from my city that I will always keep with me with respect and glory.”

During this time, Lalit also thanked his family, childhood coaches, friends and government to his team captain Harmanpreet Singh.

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