Olympic Bronze Medallist Gurbax Singh Grewal Passed Away
In April 2026, renowned Indian hockey player Gurbax Singh Grewal passed away at the age of 84 in New Delhi, Delhi. He was born on April 1, 1942 in Lyallpur (now Faisalabad,Pakistan).
In April 2026, renowned Indian hockey player Gurbax Singh Grewal passed away at the age of 84 in New Delhi, Delhi. He was born on April 1, 1942 in Lyallpur (now Faisalabad,Pakistan).
- He was part of the Indian men’s hockey team that won a bronze medal at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics(Mexico).
About Gurbax Singh Grewal:
Early Career: In his early 20s, he pursued hockey professionally and represented Western Railways, where he built a distinguished playing career.
Olympic Milestone: He was part of the1968 Indian Olympic hockey team and also shared the field with his brother, Balbir Singh Grewal, marking a rare instance of two siblings representing India at the same Olympic Games.
Contribution: After retirement, Gurbax Singh Grewal served as Honorary Secretary of the Mumbai Hockey Association and worked as a coach, contributing to player development and mentoring young talent.
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