- On January 10, Olympic gold medalist Indian hockey player Davinder Singh Garcha passed away at his residence in Jalandhar, Punjab.
- He was a member of India's gold medal-winning team at the 1980 Moscow Olympics.
- Born on December 7, 1952, Davinder Singh Garcha made his international debut in 1979.
- He scored eight goals in six matches, including in the 1980 Olympic final.
- His contribution was instrumental in securing India's eighth and last Olympic gold medal in men's hockey.
- He represented India in over 30 international matches and scored 19 goals.
- He was awarded the Dhyan Chand Award in 2021 for his achievements.
- Besides sports, Davinder Singh Garcha was an IPS officer and served as a Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) in the Punjab Police.
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