Field hockey player Varinder Singh, who was from India, died on June 28, 2022, know his biography, age and career
He took home a bronze medal from the Munich Summer Olympics in 1972. Additionally, he took part in the 1976 Summer Olympics. He was born in the British Raj’s Jalandhar.
Know Who Is Varinder Singh Hockey Player, Cause Of Death, Biography, Age, Career, Olympic Medals, Awards, News
At the age of 75, Singh passed away at a Jalandhar hospital on June 28, 2022 owing to health related issues.
WITH PROFOUND GRIEF, HOCKEY INDIA MOURNS THE DEATH OF SHRI VARINDER SINGH. HE WAS AN EFFICIENT HALF BACK , INSTRUMENTAL IN INDIA WINNING THE WORLD CUP AT KUALA LUMPUR, IN 1975.
BESIDES, HE WAS A RECIPIENT OFTHE DHYAN CHAND LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN 2007.
REST PEACEFULLY SIR pic.twitter.com/vcx7jmpY3c— Clarence Mendonca (@ClarenceMendon3) June 28, 2022
In light of the tragic passing of the great Hockey player Shri Varinder Singh, we pray to the Almighty to grant the departed person's soul eternal rest and to provide the family members the fortitude to endure this irreparable loss. 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/s7Jb5xH0e3
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) June 28, 2022
Awards
Medal record Men’s field hockey (Representing India) |
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| Event name | Year and Place | Medal |
| Olympic Games | 1972 Munich | Bronze |
| Hockey World Cup | 1973 Amsterdam | Silver |
| 1975 Kuala Lumpur | Gold | |
| Asian Games | 1974 Tehran | Silver |
| 1978 Bangkok | Silver |
Death of Varinder Singh at Age 75
Varinder Singh, an Olympic and World Cup medalist who played a crucial role in some of India’s greatest victories in the 1970s passed away in Jalandhar.
Varinder Singh, an Olympic and World Cup medalist who played a key role in some of India’s greatest victories in the 1970s passed away on Tuesday morning in Jalandhar. He was 75. Varinder Singh competed for the Indian men’s hockey team that won the gold medal in the 1975 Men’s Hockey World Cup in Kuala Lumpur. This is still India’s only gold medal from the illustrious competition, as the nation defeated Pakistan 2-1 in the championship match.
Singh also competed for the teams that won the bronze medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich and the silver medal in the 1973 World Cup in Amsterdam. At the Asian Games in 1974 and 1978, he also took home a silver medal. The renowned Indian hockey player also took part in the Montreal Olympics in 1975.
Varinder received the renowned Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007.
Hockey India mourned Singh’s passing.
According to a press release, “the hockey fraternity around the world will remember Varinder Singh’s achievements.” We ask the Almighty to grant the deceased person’s soul eternal peace and to give the family members the courage to suffer this irreparable loss in light of the terrible demise of the famous hockey player Shri Varinder Singh.