Nicknamed whetty

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HIL: Multiple Medal-winner Jacob Whetton Signs Up For Delhi-based Franchise

By IANS News November 04, 2024 • 17:08 PM View: 255

FIH Pro League Winner: Jacob 'Jake' Whetton of Australia has joined the Delhi-based franchise for the upcoming season of Hockey India League (HIL).

Whetton brings with him a wealth of experience, having played 253 matches for the Australia, scoring 75 goals. Nicknamed Whetty, he was a part of the Australian team that won the silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, losing to Belgium in a shoot-out in the final.

A highly decorated player with multiple achievements to his credit, Whetton is a 2014 World Cup winner, twice FIH Pro League Winner, three-times Commonwealth Games gold medallist and twice Champions Trophy winner, besides his silver medal at Tokyo 2020.