In a notable achievement, he represented India alongside his brother Balbir Singh Grewal at the same Olympics, a rare occurrence of siblings playing together in the national hockey team at the Games.
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Olympic hockey medalist Gurbax Singh Grewal passed away due to a heart attack in Zirakpur. He was 84. Grewal, a member of the Indian team that won a bronze medal at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, died on Friday.
In a notable achievement, he represented India alongside his brother Balbir Singh Grewal at the same Olympics, a rare occurrence of siblings playing together in the national hockey team at the Games.
In addition to his playing career, Grewal worked as a senior sports officer with Western Railways, significantly contributing to identifying and nurturing talent, including numerous players from Rajasthan, within the Railways hockey program.
After retiring in Mumbai, he remained active in sports administration, holding the position of honorary secretary of the Mumbai Hockey Association.
In a notable achievement, he represented India alongside his brother Balbir Singh Grewal at the same Olympics, a rare occurrence of siblings playing together in the national hockey team at the Games.
In addition to his playing career, Grewal worked as a senior sports officer with Western Railways, significantly contributing to identifying and nurturing talent, including numerous players from Rajasthan, within the Railways hockey program.
After retiring in Mumbai, he remained active in sports administration, holding the position of honorary secretary of the Mumbai Hockey Association.
