Olympic Gold medal-winning Hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr passes away at 95
- Legendary hockey player and three-time Olympic gold medal-winning legend, Balbir Singh Senior passed away in Mohali, Punjab. He was 95
- Singh Sr played key role in India’s wins in London (1948), Helsinki (1952) (as Vice Captain), and Melbourne (1956) (as Captain) Olympics.
- He was often called Balbir Singh Senior to distinguish him from other Indian hockey players named Balbir Singh.