Mohali Hockey Stadium Will Be Named After The Legend : Punjab Sports Minister


Mohali Hockey Stadium Will Be Named After The Legend : Punjab Sports Minister

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India woke up to the tragic news of the passing of hockey legend Balbir Singh who was battling against multiple health issues, was cremated with full state honours.

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Rana Gurmeet Singh, who is Punjab Sports Minister announced that the Mohali hockey stadium will be named after the legendary player.

The mortal remains of the three-time Olympic gold medallist was consigned to flames at an electric crematorium here, with his maternal grandson Kabir performing the last rites in the presence of Sikh priests.

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Balbir Singh lived in Chandigarh with his daughter Sushbir and grandson Kabir. His three sons are settled in Canada who were not able to come because of travel restrictions.

Pargat Singh, who is a former Indian Hockey team captain was also present at the funeral.

Senior officials of Punjab government and Chandigarh administration laid wreaths on Balbir’s mortal remains.

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A police officers fired three volley shots as a mark of respect to the departed soul.

His body was brought from the hospital at Mohali to his residence at sector 36 Chandigarh from where it was taken to the crematorium in a decorated vehicle.