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    Mohammad Shahid hospitalised; recovering

    Rishikesh Malkhede
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    Last updated on Jul 20, 2016, 12:08 pm
    Mohammad Shahid hospitalised; recovering
  • Mohammad Shahid was flown in to Delhi from Varanasi after his condition worsened due to liver and kidney problems.

    He underwent surgery at a Gurgaon hospital and is said to be recovering slowly.

    The 56 year old started speaking to his family after the surgery today.

    His former team-mate and friend Zaqar Iqbal was one of the first people to interact with him.

  • In this article
    Who is Mohammad Shahid? Olympic gold medalist Arjuna Award and Padma Shri Post retirement No promotion for 18 years Mohammad Shahid hospitalised; recovering Medical Expenses to be reimbursed Shahid dies after long battle with kidney failure
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    Who is Mohammad Shahid?

    Who is Mohammad Shahid?
  • Mohammad Shahid is a former field hockey player who played for India.

    He is specially known for his dribbling skills and his fast-push which was as hard as a hit.

    Shahid was selected for Indian team in 1979 when they toured Kuala Lumpur.

    His style of playing is considered as an invaluable contribution in the popularisation of the sport.

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    Olympic gold medalist

  • Mohammad Shahid was a member of Indian hockey team that won a gold medal in the 1980 Moscow Olympics. He was also part of the team which won the silver medal in the 1982 Asian Games.

  • Awards and Honours

    Arjuna Award and Padma Shri

    Arjuna Award and Padma Shri
  • In the 1980 Champions Trophy tournament in Karachi, Shahid was declared as the 'Best Forward of the Tournament.'

    Mohammad Shahid captained India's hockey team during 1985-86.

    He was honoured with the highest award in sports, the Arjuna Award, in 1980-81.

    The Government of India also awarded him the Padma Shri in 1986 for his contribution to Indian hockey.

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    Post retirement

  • He was a member of Indian Railways hockey team during his career. After he retired he made his base in his hometown Varanasi to become a sports officer with the Indian Railways.

  • Forgotten Hero

    No promotion for 18 years

    No promotion for 18 years
  • Mohammad Shahid has served Indian Railways for more than 18 years and now only has couple of years left before he retires.

    But he has not been granted any promotion in the entire span of his service. He was promoted to senior sports officer in 2006 but the promotion was withdrawn in 2007 as it flouted the government policy.

  • 04 Jul 2016

    Mohammad Shahid hospitalised; recovering

    Mohammad Shahid hospitalised; recovering
  • Mohammad Shahid was flown in to Delhi from Varanasi after his condition worsened due to liver and kidney problems.

    He underwent surgery at a Gurgaon hospital and is said to be recovering slowly.

    The 56 year old started speaking to his family after the surgery today.

    His former team-mate and friend Zaqar Iqbal was one of the first people to interact with him.

  • Information

    Medical Expenses to be reimbursed

  • Indian Railways has announced that all the medical expenses for Mohammad Shahid will be taken care of. The Union Sports Minister of India, Dr Jitendra Singh also tweeted that Mr. Shahid will be granted Rs 10 lakh from the sports ministry.

  • 20 Jul 2016

    Shahid dies after long battle with kidney failure

    Shahid dies after long battle with kidney failure
  • Former hockey player Mohammad Shahid died after his long battle with kidney and liver condition. He was 56.

    Shahid was admitted to SSL Hospital in Banaras on June 29.

    He was later shifted to Medanta Medicity Hospital in Gurgaon for surgery. The doctors said he was stable but his condition could worsen.

    His death is one of the worst blows to Indian hockey.

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