[citation needed] He represented Punjab in the National Athletic Championship at Trivandrum in 1959 and won the gold medal in the 4x100M Relay Race in juniors.

He also represented Indian Railways in the All India Open Athletic Championship at Sangrur [Punjab] in 1967 and won the gold medal in 4x100M Relay Race.

Presently he is the member of the Selection Committee of 'Hockey India' and was Manager of the Indian Junior Men Hockey Team toured to Kenya [1984].

He was capable of scoring goals by picking up ball from centre line, beating host of defenders with sheer speed, dash and artistry on many occasions.

In 2024, Harbinder Singh was honored with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in recognition of his distinguished contributions in his field.