New Delhi: The mortal remains of international hockey icon and Padma Shri Balbir Singh Senior were consigned to flames on Monday with full state honours at local electric crematorium. Balbir Singh Senior’s grandson Kabir Singh lit the pyre in presence of deceased daughter Sushbir Kaur. Former Indian hockey team captain Pargat Singh was also present.
Senior officials of Punjab government and Chandigarh administration laid wreaths on Singh’s mortal remains.
A police contingent fired three volley shots as a mark of respect to the departed soul
Sodhi said that Balbir’s demise was a big blow not just for the sporting world, but also for the nation. He said the Mohali hockey stadium will be named after the hockey icon. Former Indian hockey team captain Pargat Singh was also present.
Senior officials of Punjab government and Chandigarh administration laid wreaths on Balbir’s mortal remains. A police contingent fired three volley shots as a mark of respect to the departed soul.
