- News
- Sports News
- Hockey News
- Watch: Indian hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr’s inspiring outlook
Trending
This story is from October 17, 2016
Watch: Indian hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr’s inspiring outlook
In a touching tribute to Indian hockey, the Olympic Channel has released a clip in which Balbir Sr warmly recalls some of his success on the hockey field while giving tribute to his team-mates, as well as sharing a few insights into his approach towards the sport.
At 93, Balbir Singh Dosanjh is India's oldest living Olympian
Key Highlights
- Balbir Singh Sr is a triple Olympic gold winner in hockey (1948, 1952 and 1956)
- He was also independent India's first flag-bearer at the Olympics
- The Olympic Channel has released a clip in which Balbir Sr warmly recalls some of his success on the hockey field
NEW DELHI: As a triple Olympic gold winner in hockey (1948, 1952 and 1956), independent India's first flag-bearer at the Olympics, an astonishing goal-count and at 93 India's oldest living Olympian, Balbir Singh Dosanjh - simply Balbir Senior to many - is an institution in himself.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO
Though, sadly, he does not find his name taken in the same breath as the legendary Dhyanchand.
In a touching tribute to Indian hockey, the Olympic Channel has released the following clip in which Balbir Sr warmly recalls some of his success on the hockey field while giving tribute to his team-mates, as well as sharing a few insights into his approach towards the sport.
A must-watch for all Indian hockey fans.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO
Though, sadly, he does not find his name taken in the same breath as the legendary Dhyanchand.
In a touching tribute to Indian hockey, the Olympic Channel has released the following clip in which Balbir Sr warmly recalls some of his success on the hockey field while giving tribute to his team-mates, as well as sharing a few insights into his approach towards the sport.
A must-watch for all Indian hockey fans.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO
End of Article
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Top Sports News
TOP TRENDING
Trending Stories
In Sports
Entire Website
- Delhi court defers order on framing charges against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh
- Sreeshankar ruled out of Paris Olympics, to undergo surgery
- IPL 2024: Chennai Super Kings name Richard Gleeson as a replacement for injured Devon Conway
- Mayank Yadav returns to training as Lucknow Super Giants face difficult home test against Chennai Super Kings
- 'I'll come back whenever I'm ready': Glenn Maxwell reveals IPL break due to poor form and hip injury
- 'Cricket is played by 11 players, not 12': Rohit Sharma criticizes Impact Player rule in IPL, says 'not a big fan'
- How could six teams from Bundesliga qualify for UEFA Champions League 2024/25 season?
- 'It would be a great contest if...': Rohit Sharma on Test cricket against Pakistan
- Focus on Vinesh Phogat as Indian wrestlers begin Olympic quota hunt
- BCCI hosts 12,000 cancer and thalassemia patients for GT-DC's IPL match
- LS polls: Voting begins on 102 seats across India in first of 7-phase elections
- Lok Sabha Elections: Polling begins in Tamil Nadu for 39 seats
- Who is this dreaded gangster hell-bent on killing Salman Khan?
- NDA allies pose challenges to DMK in key TN constituencies
- 2 Indian students found dead at Scottish sightseeing spot
- T20 World Cup: What is the best spot for KL Rahul?
- From techies to drivers, Japan has jobs for all kinds of Indian workers
- Google lays off more employees, moving some job roles to India
- Watch: Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan share a warm hug
- At 1.4%, Infosys sees lowest growth in its 43-year history
Popular Categories
Hot on the Web
Top Trends
Arvind Kejriwal NewsIPL Today MatchTamil Nadu Lok Sabha ElectionMI vs PBKS Live ScoreLok Sabha Election Phase 1Karnataka SSLC ResultIsrael Iran ConflictIPL Live ScoreBest AC Brands in IndiaInfosys Q4 resultsIPL Orange Cap 2024IPL Purple Cap 2024IPL 2024 ScheduleLok Sabha Election Full ScheduleIPL Points TableIPL Match Full Schedule
Trending Topics
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan CollectionSurya TilakDeepika PadukoneBalram Mattannur Death NewsRam Temples In IndiaDubai FloodSamarth JurelRam Lalla OutfitAnushka SharmaMasaba Gupta Pregnancy NewsShilpa ShettyJennifer Mistry Bansiwal Sister DeathDibakar BanerjeeArticle 370 OTT ReleaseHappy Relationship TipsNita AmbaniBest 1000 Litre Water TankBest Dishwashers In IndiaBest 75 Inch Smart TvBest Inverters For Homes
Living and entertainment
Latest News
Small language models too have powerful use casesTaylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' release countdown: All you need to knowBJP bets big on ‘Modi ki guarantee’ in south; oppn hopes to keep outsider awayBJP bets big on ‘Modi ki guarantee’ in south; oppn hopes to keep outsider awayGen AI is transforming medical diagnosisSinger-guitarist Dickey Betts passes away at 80 after battling cancerA tricky triangle in India’s southernmost squareA tricky triangle in India’s southernmost squareA tricky triangle in India’s southernmost squareT20 World Cup: What is the best spot for KL Rahul?Kairana: 2 epic tales & rise of a doughty daughterKairana: 2 epic tales & rise of a doughty daughterKairana: 2 epic tales & rise of a doughty daughterWhere will the Uttarakhandi go?Chief of NCB SIT that gave Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan a 'clean chit' in drugs case takes VRS on 'personal grounds'‘Risk to life’ makes voting tough exercise for displaced‘Risk to life’ makes voting tough exercise for displaced‘Risk to life’ makes voting tough exercise for displaced
Copyright © 2024 Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. For reprint rights: Times Syndication Service