Varanasi: Former hockey captain Mohammed Shahid admitted to hospital
Shahid was part of India's hockey team which won gold medal at Moscow Olympics in 1980
Former captain of the Indian hockey team Mohammed Shahid (56) has been admitted to hospital following complaints of a stomach ache.
Shahid was part of the team which won India's last gold medal in the sport at Moscow Olympics in 1980. Known as the dribbling master, Shahid helped Team India win a sliver and a bronze medal in Asian Games in 1982 and 1986 respectively. He was captain of the team during 1985-86. His attacking pairing with Zafar Iqbal was well known.
According to family members, Shahid was feeling unwell for a few days. Therefore on Tuesday he was admitted into Sir Sundarlal Hospital in Varanasi under the care of Dr VK Dixit.
Shahid received the Arjun Award in 1981 and was honoured with the Padmashree Award in 1986.