Olympic Hockey Star Gurbax Singh Grewal Dies at 84
Olympic Medallist Gurbax Singh Grewal Passes Away At 84
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Gurbax Singh Grewal, a member of India's bronze medal-winning hockey team at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, passed away at 84 due to a heart attack in Zirakpur, India. His legacy extends beyond the field as he contributed significantly to nurturing hockey talent in India.
- 01Gurbax Singh Grewal died at the age of 84 following a heart attack.
- 02He was part of India's bronze medal-winning hockey team at the 1968 Olympics.
- 03Grewal played a crucial role in nurturing hockey talent in India after his playing career.
- 04He served as a senior sports officer with Western Railways and later as honorary secretary of the Mumbai Hockey Association.
- 05Grewal's legacy is marked by his contributions both on and off the field.
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Gurbax Singh Grewal, a prominent figure in Indian hockey and member of the bronze medal-winning team at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, passed away at the age of 84 due to a heart attack in Zirakpur, India. Born on April 1, 1942, in Lyallpur, Punjab Province of British India (now in Pakistan), Grewal moved to Mumbai in his twenties to pursue a career in hockey with the Western Railways. His on-field success was complemented by his significant off-field contributions, including his role as a senior sports officer where he nurtured talent, particularly in Rajasthan. Even after retiring, he remained active in the sport, serving as the honorary secretary of the Mumbai Hockey Association, demonstrating his lifelong commitment to hockey.
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Grewal's passing is a significant loss for the Indian hockey community, affecting players and fans alike.
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