January 10, 2026 9:52 PM

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Former Indian Hockey player Davinder Singh Garcha passes away at 74

Former Indian Hockey player, Olympian and Gold Medallist, Davinder Singh Garcha passed away today. He was 74. A former IPS officer, he was part of the Indian hockey team that won the gold medal in the 1980 Moscow Olympics. He had scored a total 8 goals in 6 Olympic matches and played many international matches as well.  
 
He was also the President of Mohinder Singh Munshi Hockey Tournament.