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
  1. "Triple Olympic Gold-winning Hockey Icon Balbir Singh Sr Passes Away". Republic World. 25 May 2020. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  2. Oldest Living Olympians
  3. "Singh on song for India". IOC. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
  4. Balbir Singh Senior stakes claim for Bharat Ratna. The Tribune, 24 April 2012.
  5. Gillis, Charlie (6 March 2016). "The greatest hockey player ever". Maclean's Magazine. Toronto. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
  6. End of an era: Hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr dies


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