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Hockey legend Balbir Singh suffers cardiac arrest, currently on ventilator support
BY , May 13, 2020 4:28 AM - REPORT AN ERRORLAST UPDATED ON May 13, 2020 4:47 AM
Former Olympic gold medallist and hockey legend Balbir Singh Senior on Tuesday suffered a cardiac arrest and is currently on ventilator support. Photo-ANI
Former Olympic gold medallist and hockey legend Balbir Singh Senior on Tuesday suffered a cardiac arrest and is currently on ventilator support. Photo-ANI
Former Olympic gold medallist and hockey legend Balbir Singh Senior on Tuesday, suffered a cardiac arrest and is currently on ventilator support.
Balbir's grandson Kabir said doctors will continuously assess the condition of the former player over the next two days.
"Balbir Singh suffered a cardiac arrest today morning.
He is currently in ICU at Fortis Hospital, Mohali.
He was admitted here on May 8 in a very serious state.
His condition had improved slightly but he's still critical," Kabir said in a statement.
"Doctors will be continuously assessing his condition over the next 24-48 hours before any further statements about his condition are issued.
He continues to be on ventilator assistance," he added.
Balbir Singh is a three-time Olympic gold champion.
He played a key role in India's Olympic victories in London (1948), as a Vice-Captain in Helsinki (1952) and as the captain in Melbourne (1956).
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