Daijiworld Media Network – Chandigarh

Chandigarh, Apr 25: Olympic hockey bronze medallist Gurbax Singh Grewal passed away following a heart attack in Zirakpur near Chandigarh. He was 84.

Grewal, who was part of India’s bronze medal-winning team at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, died on Friday.

In a rare distinction, he represented India at the same Olympics alongside his brother Balbir Singh Grewal, making them among the few siblings to feature together for the national hockey team at the Games.

Apart from his playing career, Grewal served as a senior sports officer with Western Railways, where he played a significant role in identifying and inducting talent, including several players from Rajasthan, into the Railways hockey setup.

After retiring from service in Mumbai, he continued contributing to the sport through administration and served as honorary secretary of the Mumbai Hockey Association.

His death has prompted condolences from the hockey fraternity, with many remembering his contribution both as a player and administrator.