Balbir Singh Sr.
Balbir Singh Dosanjh (31 December 1923 – 25 May 2020)[1][2] was an Indian hockey player and coach. He was a three-time Olympic gold champion after participating[3] in India's wins in London (1948), Helsinki (1952) (as Vice Captain), and Melbourne (1956) (as Captain) Olympics.[4] He was seen as one of the greatest hockey players of all time.[5] He was born in Punjab, British India.
Singh Sr. died on 25 May 2020 of bronchopneumonia-related problems at the age of 96.[6]
References
- ↑ "Triple Olympic Gold-winning Hockey Icon Balbir Singh Sr Passes Away". Republic World. 25 May 2020. Retrieved 25 May 2020.[dead link]
- ↑ Oldest Living Olympians
- ↑ "Singh on song for India". IOC. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
- ↑ Balbir Singh Senior stakes claim for Bharat Ratna. The Tribune, 24 April 2012.
- ↑ Gillis, Charlie (6 March 2016). "The greatest hockey player ever". Maclean's Magazine (Toronto). http://www.macleans.ca/culture/books/the-worlds-most-underappreciated-hockey-legend/. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
- ↑ End of an era: Hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr dies
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