About Gurcharan Singh Grewal
Lived 1911 – 1949 (aged 37). Gurcharan Singh Grewal was an Indian field hockey player.
Lt. Colonel Sardar Gurcharan Singh Grewal (4 May 1911 – 7 February 1949) was an Indian field hockey player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
India beat Germany in the final of the 1936 Summer Olympics to clinch gold medal.
Gurcharan played one pool match against US during this tournament at Berlin. He played as left-fullback in this match.
Errata His obituary published in The Indian Express, Madras on 11 February 1949 (Dak edition), p. 7, mistakenly spells his name as Gurbachan Singh Grewal.
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Who was Gurcharan Singh Grewal?
field hockey player (1911-1949)
When was Gurcharan Singh Grewal born?
Gurcharan Singh Grewal was born on 4 May 1911.
When did Gurcharan Singh Grewal die?
Gurcharan Singh Grewal died on 7 February 1949.
What was Gurcharan Singh Grewal's occupation?
Gurcharan Singh Grewal was a field hockey player.
What nationality was Gurcharan Singh Grewal?
Gurcharan Singh Grewal was Indian.
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