Prithipal Singh: the Legacy, the Murder and Mystery

About this episode

The episode explores the legacy and unsolved murder of Olympic gold medalist Prithipal Singh in Indian hockey.

Ready for a gripping look into Indian hockey’s rich, tragic history? In this one-of-a-kind podcast of Studio Hockey, hosts Jaspreet Singh and Ernst Baart are joined by acclaimed journalist and author Sundeep Misra, along with legendary Indian captain Vasudevan Baskaran. Together, they dive deep into the legacy and unsolved mystery surrounding Olympic gold medalist Pritihpal Singh’s murder—a tragedy that’s haunted hockey for decades. Why Subscribe? Studio Hockey delivers rare, in-depth conversations spanning field hockey’s history, culture, and future—seen from both Asian and European lenses. This episode is a must for hockey fans, mystery buffs, and anyone passionate about extraordinary sports stories. Don’t miss the full story. Subscribe now to Studio Hockey and be the first to hear the complete episode! Follow us wherever you get your podcasts and join us as we uncover hockey’s hidden stories—both the triumphs and the tragedies. Happy Hockey! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit my.studio.hockey/subscribe

People in this episode

Hosts: Jaspreet Singh, Ernst Baart

Guests: Sundeep Misra, Vasudevan Baskaran

Topics covered

• Indian hockey history
• murder mystery
• Olympic gold medalist
• sports tragedy
• hockey culture

Keywords

• Prithipal Singh
• Indian hockey
• murder mystery
• Olympic gold medalist
• Sundeep Misra
• Vasudevan Baskaran
• hockey history

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Organizations: Studio Hockey

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