About Bakshish Singh
Lived 1928 – 1970 (aged 42). Bakshish Singh was an Indian field hockey player.
Bakshish Singh (14 June 1928 – 21 September 1970) was an Indian field hockey player who won the gold medal at the 1956 Summer Olympics. He studied at Khalsa College, Amritsar and served in the Punjab Police from 1948 to 1961. He was also part of the team that won the silver medal in the 1958 Asian Games.
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Who was Bakshish Singh?
Indian field hockey player (1928-1970)
When was Bakshish Singh born?
Bakshish Singh was born on 14 June 1928 in Faisalabad.
When did Bakshish Singh die?
Bakshish Singh died on 21 September 1970 in Amritsar.
What was Bakshish Singh's occupation?
Bakshish Singh was a field hockey player.
What nationality was Bakshish Singh?
Bakshish Singh was Indian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bakshish Singh. https://biography.guide/bakshish-singh-field-hockey-player/
MLA: "Bakshish Singh." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bakshish-singh-field-hockey-player/.
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