Roop Singh was one of the complete players of hockey of his times. 1 addition to his power, his anticipation and stick work were also (occupational. His hits were so powerful that many times Dhyan Chand used) warn players to be careful of Roop Singh’s shots.
He was such a fine inside-left player that he had the ability to score Dais from the crosses sent by the outside-left. His penalty corner shots are as powerful as his hits.
He had extreme respect for the umpires or referees. He never argued it umpires during his playing days. After the final of the 1936 Berlin Olympics, the Germans were so impressed by him that they named a street after him.
In his personal life he was fond of wearing good clothes. His fantasy or clothes was so intense that he refused to go with the Indian team in the 232 Olympics. It was Dhyan Chand who brought the right clothes for m and then Singh agreed to join the team.