Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Malak Singh

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The result was speedy keep. Meets SNG.Clear-cut case. (non-admin closure) Winged Blades^Godric 15:50, 27 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Malak Singh

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Article is a microstub about a supposed player with mention in a generally unreliable primary source. I understand that the site requires reliable secondary sources to verify such content. I am a follower of field hockey in India and I know nothing of this player. I suspect the newspaper report to be bogus or grossly mistaken (it is possible that there is such a player but with a different name). I would say that this is irresponsible editing with scant regard for verification and a possible violation of your no original research policy. Bangalore Dhoni (talk) 00:47, 21 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of Sportspeople-related deletion discussions. Everymorning (talk) 01:01, 21 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of India-related deletion discussions. Everymorning (talk) 01:01, 21 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Delete Stubby and short article with scarce sources which shows no depth in coverage. I Googled the player and found nothing from third party sources. I think this player is just another run-off-the-mill hockey players and for the time being doesn't warrant an article yet. Ernestchuajiasheng (talk) 11:19, 21 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

@Ernestchuajiasheng: "Stubby and short article" is not a valid rationale for deletion. The man has won a silver medal at the continental championship, and there are plenty of sources out there to show WP:N and WP:V. Dee 03 15:34, 21 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Comment As an international player, there are several sources mentioning his name 1, 2, 3 and 4. The issue here is we don't have a notability criteria for field hockey players. MT Train^Discuss 13:57, 21 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Speedy keep - The man has played several matches at the international level in a sport which was once the country's national game. Another newbie editor targeting me with nonsensical AfDs. Smells like WP:SOCK spirit. Dee 03 15:05, 21 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Keep Has played Field Hockey for the Indian National Team .Pharaoh of the Wizards (talk) 22:02, 21 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Delete lack of sources to show notability.John Pack Lambert (talk) 06:31, 27 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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