Overview
- Lalit Upadhyay confirmed his retirement on June 22, 2025, following India’s last fixture in the FIH Pro League European leg.
- The Varanasi-born forward earned 183 senior caps for India and scored 67 international goals.
- He helped India secure bronze medals at both the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
- Upadhyay overcame a 2008 sting-operation controversy that briefly derailed his progress before debuting in 2014.
- He was awarded the Arjuna Award in 2021, and Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey praised his resilience and dedication.