NEW DELHI: Hockey India on Friday expressed profound grief on the passing of Manuel Frederick, the stalwart goalkeeper from the golden era of Indian hockey and a member of the Indian team that clinched the bronze medal at the 1972 Munich Olympics. He was 78.

A pioneering figure, Frederick holds the distinction of being the first Keralite to win an Olympic medal. A fiercely committed custodian of the goalpost, he leaves behind a legacy of excellence, discipline and humility that continues to inspire generations of players and supporters alike.

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey condoled the loss, saying, as quoted by Hockey India press release, “Manuel Frederick was one of India’s finest goalkeepers — a true guardian of the post whose contributions during a glorious period of Indian hock

See Full Page