Former India hockey player and Olympic bronze medallist Balbir Singh Kullar dies

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Mar 01 2020 | 2:28 PM IST

Former India hockey player Balbir Singh Kullar, who was a part of the 1968 Olympics bronze-winning team, has died, the national federation said on Sunday.

He was 77.

"We are deeply saddened by the demise of our former hockey player and a two-time Olympic medallist, Balbir Singh Kullar," Hockey India said on its official Twitter handle.

"We send out our heartfelt condolences to his family. On behalf of Hockey India, our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Balbir Singh Kullar's family and friends at this time of grief."

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First Published: Mar 01 2020 | 2:28 PM IST