PM Modi condoles demise of hockey legend Charanjit Singh: ‘He played a key role in the successes of the Indian Hockey’
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi condoles demise of hockey legend Charanjit Singh: ‘He played a key role in the successes of the Indian Hockey’

Hindustan Times  

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to hockey legend Charanjit Singh, who passed away on Thursday in his hometown of Una, Himachal Pradesh. Singh was the captain of India’s 1964 Tokyo Olympics gold medal winning hockey team who played as a mid-fielder. Hailing his contributions towards the rich legacy of Indian hockey, Modi condoled Charanjit's demise Charanjit Singh. He played a key role in the successes of the Indian Hockey Team, most notably in the Rome and Tokyo Olympics in the 1960s.

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ABP News  

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ABP News  

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ABP News  

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ABP News  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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India Today  

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India Today  

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Hindustan Times  

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News 18  

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India TV News  

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The Hindu  

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