Indian Olympic gold medallist and hockey veteran Mohammed Shahid, who was being treated in a private hospital in Gurgaon, passed away on 20 June due to multiple organ failure.
Take a look at how Twitter reacted to the demise of the legendary hockey player.
Known for his dribbling skills, Shahid was considered one of India’s greatest hockey players. He was a member of the V Baskaran-led Indian team that won a gold medal at the 1980 Moscow Olympics.
He was also a part of the national team that won a silver medal at the Delhi Asian Games in 1982 and bronze in the Seoul Asiad in 1986.