Hockey legend Mohammad Shahid breathes his last; world mourns loss
FORMER INDIA HOCKEY PLAYER Mohammad Shahid passed away at a hospital in Gurgaon due to multiple organ failure. A source confirmed about the same to PTI,
"Yes, he is no more. He suffered multiple organ failure this morning. It's a sad news."
Earlier this month, the 56-year-old legend was admitted to Medanta, the Medicity. His condition worsened after he got jaundice and dengue at the same time.
He was known for his dribbling skills and considered one of India's greatest players in hockey. He was part of the V Baskaran-led team that won a gold medal at the 1980 Moscow Olympics.
To add to his list of rewards, he was also part of the Indian team that won Silver medal at the Delhi Asian Games in 1982 and backed it with Bronze at the Seoul Asiad in 1986.
Mohammad Shahid..My hero while growing up. He & Zafar Iqbal were magic! Met him during Chak De & I pray for his soul. Sir u will be missed.
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) July 20, 2016
Hockey India grieves the untimely loss of India Hockey Legend Mohammed Shahid, who passed away today, 20 July 2016. pic.twitter.com/Sh8Z8qvppe
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) July 20, 2016
We tried our level best to save Mohammed Shahid but sadly, neither our help nor prayers were enough to save him. Tributes to him. RIP.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 20, 2016
@TheHockeyIndia, Deeply saddened. "World Hockey today has lost Mohd Shahid ,a hero,a champion and forever a legend" RIP.
— jagbir singh (@jagbirolympian) July 20, 2016
Saddened by the demise of Mohammed Shahid, noted Indian hockey player. My deepest condolences to the family & fans
— Vijay Goel (@VijayGoelBJP) July 20, 2016
My heart goes out to family of Hocky Wizrd Md Shahid,no more wid us.Dribble champ will continue inspirg genratns RIP pic.twitter.com/Lpe4wVRU6i
— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) July 20, 2016
Former Indian hockey team captain #MohammadShahid passes away pic.twitter.com/mAp1sOSRht
— Atif Rasheed (@AtifRas26543175) July 20, 2016
RIP to king of reverse Flick Hockey king #mohammadshahid
— PORUSH SHARMA (@porush_sharma) July 20, 2016
Deeply saddened by the news of #mohammadshahid passing away.. The departure of a great soul.. Let us all pray for him 🙏 R.I.P
— Shivam Soni (@ShivamPS77) July 20, 2016
The man who made it look like the ball was glued to his hockey stick...that memory will be forever. #Wizard
— Leishemba Rajkumar (@leishembaa) July 20, 2016
RIP #MohammadShahid
Sad to hear of the demise of dribbling wizard Mohamed Shahid RIP #MohammadShahid #India #Hockey
— LaliteshPatiTripathi (@IncNiku) July 20, 2016
#Mohammadshahid, India's great hockey player passes away! Formed a great trio with Zafar Iqbal & Mervyn Fernandes. RIP!
— Yeshwanth Kini (@YeshwanthKini) July 20, 2016
RIP #MohammadShahid you thrilled us will your skilled stick work like no other!
— Sumanth Paranji (@sumanthparanji) July 20, 2016
#MohammadShahid pic.twitter.com/OuMkLNaadE
— fukkard (@Fukkard) July 20, 2016
RIP #MohammadShahid I can never forget your dribbling skills.
— Sankara Subramanian (@rsankaras) July 20, 2016
