Hockey Olympian Jagbir Singh critical after heart attack

Legendary hockey coach and former India forward Jagbir Singh suffered a massive heart attack on Friday.

He complained of chest congestion and was rushed to the hospital, where he suffered a massive heart attack during a medical procedure.

The Olympian is currently in Rourkela for the Hockey India League (HIL) with Team Gonasika.

As per sources, he felt breathing problems during the training session of the Team Gonasika and was rushed to Apollo Hospital immediately.

He was diagnosed with a blocked artery at the hospital. While the doctors were treating him for the blocked artery, Jagbir suffered a heart attack.

"Jagbir felt breathing problems after he went to hotel following the Team Gonasika's training session with whom he is associated. He was instantly taken to Apollo Hospital where he is under ICU now," reported PTI.

An excellent forward of his time, Jagbir is currently in ICU.

The 59-year-old former Air India employee represented India in the 1988 Olympics in Seoul and the 1992 Games in Barcelona.

He played for India between 1985 and 1996, winning a bronze medal in the 1986 Asian Games in Seoul and a silver in the 1990 edition in Beijing. In all, he earned 175 international caps.

Jagbir coached the Indian men's team in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.

He has been involved in the previous edition of Hockey India League and joined Team Gonasika for the HIL auctions.

Along with MM Somaya, he built a solid team for Gonasika landing the likes of Manpreet Singh and Mandeep Singh.