Digital Desk: Charanjit Singh, the captain of India's gold-medal-winning hockey team at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, died on Thursday at his residence in Una, Himachal Pradesh, after suffering a heart attack followed by age-related ailments.
The former Indian captain was 90 years old and would have celebrated his 91st birthday next month. He leaves behind two son and a daughter.
His son V P Singh stated that Charanjit had a stroke five years ago and has been paralyzed since then.
"After a stroke five years ago, Dad became paralyzed. He used to walk with a cane, but his health had deteriorated in recent months, and he passed away this morning." V P Singh said.
He was a member of the silver-winning squad in the 1960 Olympics and captained the gold-winning team in 1964. He was also a member of the silver-winning Asian Games squad in 1962.
"After my sister arrives in Una from Delhi, his last rites will be done today." V P Singh said.
His wife had died 12 years ago, while his elder son works as a doctor in Canada; his younger son was at his side when he passed away. His married daughter lives in New Delhi.
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