Mohammed Shahid: Mohammed
Shahid, one of the greatest names in Indian hockey, died on 20 July 2016 due to
severe liver condition and kidney failure.
Shahid was the part of the Indian
hockey team that won the gold medal at the 1980 Moscow Olympics. He was Born in Varanasi, Mohammed Shahid is considered one
of India's best to have played hockey. He made his first appearance for India
in the junior team in 1979 at the Junior World Cup in France. He made his first
appearance in the senior team in 1979 in a four-nation tournament in Kuala
Lumpur. He was known for his running ability, dribbling of the ball and push.
He was awarded the Best Forward Player at the 1980 Champions Trophy in
Karachi. Shahid was a member of the team that won the silver at the 1982
Asian Games and bronze at the 1986 Asian Games. Shahid captained the
Indian team during 1985–1986. He was awarded Arjuna Award in 1980–1981. He was honoured
with Padma Shri in 1986.
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