India hockey coach Gurdial Singh Bhangu dies at 86
AI summary
Gurdial Singh Bhangu, the coach who led India to a historic women's hockey gold medal at the 2002 Commonwealth Games, has died at age 86 in Canada. His tactical guidance secured a dramatic victory over England, a triumph that later inspired the film Chak De! India.
Key takeaways
- Bhangu died at age 86 in Surrey, Canada.
- He coached India to a 2002 Commonwealth Games gold medal.
- His tactical advice secured a dramatic extra-time victory.
- He was the first hockey coach to receive the Dronacharya Award.
Read the original at The Hindu
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