New Delhi, 08 May 2021: Hockey India today mourns the death of 62-year-old Ravinder Pal Singh, who was part of the Gold Medal-winning side at the 1980 Moscow Olympics. He passed away on Saturday, 08 May 2021 in Lucknow due to covid-related complications.
The former centre-half of the Indian Men’s Hockey Team represented the national side in a number of tournaments which included the Champions Trophy in Karachi (1980, 1983), World Cup in Mumbai in 1982, Asia Cup in Karachi in 1982 and the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984.
Expressing Hockey India’s condolences to Ravinder’s bereaved family, President Gyanendro Ningombam said, “Hockey India extends its deepest condolences to Ravinder Pal Singh’s family. Ravinder made an immense contribution to Indian hockey and his achievements will always be remembered. May Ravinder’s family and friends have the strength to pass through this difficult time.”
