Gurbaksh Singh Grewal was 84 years oldImage Credit source: Hockey India

Amidst the excitement of IPL across the country, a very sad news has come from the sports world. A legend who contributed to the success of Indian hockey in the Olympics has passed away. Former player Gurbaksh Singh Grewal, who was a part of the successful era of Indian hockey, passed away. On Friday, April 24, Grewal breathed his last at the age of 84. He died of a heart attack in Zirakpur near Mohali.

Grewal in that period indian hockey team Was a part of, when it was one of the strongest and successful teams in the world. Meanwhile, the Indian hockey team had won the bronze medal in the 1968 Mexico City Olympics and Grewal was an important member of that Indian team that won the medal. His achievement was also special because his own brother was also in that team with him. Hockey lovers including Hockey India have expressed deep condolences on his demise.

Deeply saddened by the passing of Olympian Gurbax Singh Grewal. 🙏💔

A proud member of the Indian team that clinched bronze at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, Gurbax ji served Indian hockey with immense dedication both on and off the field. From representing the nation pic.twitter.com/AC6Qy9UrL7

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) April 25, 2026

Unique record of two brothers

Gurbaksh Singh and his brother Balbir Singh have a very special achievement in the sports world. In the Mexico City Olympic Games, Gurbaksh and his brother Balbir Singh Grewal took the field together on behalf of the Indian hockey team and made a big contribution in winning a medal for the country. This was one of the few occasions in the history of Indian hockey, when a pair of real brothers had participated in the Olympics together.

New hockey players given to the country

Not only the hockey field became a witness to the skills of Gurbaksh Singh, but even after spreading his glory with the hockey stick, he remained associated with it and prepared new talents for the country. He was posted as a senior sports officer in Western Railways for a long time. This was the time when Gurbaksh connected the youth coming from different parts of the country including Rajasthan to the railway hockey team. This helped many players to make their mark at the national level, while Railways also became stronger as a team.

Active in Mumbai hockey after retirement

It is said that a soldier and a sportsperson never retire completely. Even after that he remains connected to his area. Gurbaksh was also no different from this. Even after retirement in Mumbai, he remained dedicated to sports. He served as Honorary Secretary in Mumbai Hockey Association and during this time did many important works for the association. This is why his contribution to Indian hockey will always be remembered.

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