Goal by India’s Gurjant Singh after just 13 seconds of pushback against Netherlands in Bhubaneswar during 2020 FIH Hockey Pro League
Goals coming right after push back is always exhilarating in any sport but goals that come right after the start of the match takes the cake as it reflects great teamwork, execution and finishing abilities. Here’s a list of some of the quickest goals that have been seen in the history of field hockey – Fastest goal in International hockey – 7 seconds
John French from England scored the fastest goal in international hockey scoring one against West Germany just 7 seconds after the whistle in 1971 in Nottingham. Fastest Goal by an Indian – 13 Seconds
India’s Gurjant Singh scored the quickest goal against Netherlands just 13 seconds after the push back. The goal was India’s fastest in modern international hockey and has also featured in FIH’s Best goals of the competition.
Goals scored within 10 – 12 second. Abdul Hanif Khan from Pakistan scored a goal within 10 seconds against Netherlands in 1984 during FIH Champions Trophy.
Hasan Sardar of Pakistan also made his place in record books when he scored one against Canada in the 1984 Olympics held in Los Angeles.
South Africa’s Steve Edwards also made his presence felt in 2010 FIH Hockey World Cup after his New Zealand counterpart scored an own goal after 11 seconds.
Spain’s Pol Amat also has a 12 second goal against Germany to his name which came during 2008 Champions Trophy.
India’s legendary Ajitpal Singh holds a record in India as the quickest international goal scorer when he scored against Argentina within 15 seconds of the match starting at 1976 Olympic Games.
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