Indian field hockey player who won Olympic gold medals in 1952 and 1956, and is considered one of India's greatest hockey players of all time.
Kulbir Bhaura is a British former field hockey player who made history by winning the gold medal with the Great Britain squad at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. This incredible feat was preceded by a bronze medal win at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, solidifying his position as a legend in the world of field hockey.
Born on October 15, 1955, in Jullundur, East Punjab, India, Bhaura came to England in the mid-1960s with his family. He went on to represent England and Great Britain at the international level for nine years, earning numerous accolades and honors along the way.
After retiring from active play, Bhaura continued to contribute to the world of field hockey through his work in marketing and equipment development. He visited hockey factories in India and Pakistan, where he developed hockey and cricket equipment under the brand name Pantheon.
Bhaura also owned THE PRO SHOP, a renowned retailer of hockey equipment and teamwear based in Brentford, W London, and Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Additionally, he was the European Distributor of the Gryphon Hockey brand since 1996.
Bhaura remains an active member of the Indian Gymkhana Club in Osterley, W London, where he continues to play and coach hockey to this day. His dedication to the sport and his community is a testament to his enduring passion for field hockey.
Throughout his illustrious career, Bhaura has accumulated numerous awards and honors, solidifying his position as a legend in the world of field hockey.
Born in 1911
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