Naveen Condoles Demise of Hockey Legend Michael Kindo
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has condoled the demise of Hockey legend and Arjuna Awardee Michael Kindo, who died at a hospital on Thursday due to age-related ailments. “Deeply saddened to know the passing away of hockey legend and Arjuna Awardee Michael Kindo, a tribal icon and part of India’s World Cup winning team [...]
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has condoled the demise of Hockey legend and Arjuna Awardee Michael Kindo, who died at a hospital on Thursday due to age-related ailments.
“Deeply saddened to know the passing away of hockey legend and Arjuna Awardee Michael Kindo, a tribal icon and part of India’s World Cup winning team of 1975. My thoughts are with his family and fans”, the CM tweeted.
Deeply saddened to know the passing away of hockey legend and Arjuna Awardee #MichaelKindo, a tribal icon and part of India’s World Cup winning team of 1975. My thoughts are with his family and fans.
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) December 31, 2020
Kindo represented India in 1972 Summer Olympics and won the bronze medal. He was a member of the team that won the World Cup in 1975. He played at full back position. He was awarded an Arjuna Award for his achievements.
He was 74, and is survived by his wife, a son and two daughters.
Legendary Hockey Player Michael Kindo Passes Away
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