Moscow Olympic gold medallist hockey participant Ravinder Pal Singh succumbs to COVID

Former India hockey participant and a member of the 1980 Moscow Olympics-winning aspect, Ravider Pal Singh, died on Saturday morning in Lucknow after battling COVID-19 for almost two weeks.
He was 65.
Singh was admitted on the Vivekananda Hospital on April 24 after contracting the lethal virus.
According to household sources, Singh had recovered from the virus and was shifted to non-COVID ward on Thursday after testing destructive.
But his situation all of a sudden deteriorated on Friday and he was placed on a ventilator.
Singh, who additionally performed on the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, didn’t get married and is survived by a niece, Pragya Yadav.

I’m deeply saddened to be taught that Shri Ravinder Pal Singh ji has misplaced the battle to Covid19. With his passing away India loses a golden member of the hockey group that received Gold within the 1980 Moscow Olympics. His contribution to Indian sports activities will at all times be remembered. Om Shanti🙏 pic.twitter.com/rCE1pcaIgx
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) May 8, 2021
Singh additionally performed within the 1979 Junior World Cup and took voluntary retirement from State Bank of India after quitting hockey.
Born in Sitapur, Singh excelled as a centre-half from 1979 to 1984.

Shocked to listen to in regards to the passing away of Ravinder Pal Singh Sir. A 1980 Moscow Olympics hero,he’ll eternally be remembered for his invaluable contribution to Hockey as a most interesting participant .May his soul relaxation in peace Om Shanti 🙏
— Dhanraj Pillay (@dhanrajpillay1) May 8, 2021
Besides two Olympics, Singh had additionally represented India within the Champions Trophy in Karachi (1980, 1983), Silver Jubilee 10-nation Cup in Hong Kong in 1983, 1982 World Cup in Mumbai and 1982 Asia Cup in Karachi, amongst different tournaments.
Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju condoled the loss of life of the double Olympian.
“I’m deeply saddened to learn that Shri Ravinder Pal Singh ji has lost the battle to Covid19. With his passing away India loses a golden member of the hockey team that won Gold in the 1980 Moscow Olympics. His contribution to Indian sports will always be remembered,” he tweeted.