New Delhi: Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports (I/C) Vijay Goel on Wednesday visited the place of residence of family members of former Hockey captain and Olympian Mohammad Shahid at Gurgaon to condole the sad demise of legendary star who died at a private hospital due to illness. Goel conveyed deep sorrow and sympathies to the bereaved family members of Mohammad Shahidon behalf of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and on his own behalf.

Goel said that in his death the country has lost a legendary player. He said the life and career of Mohammad Shahid will always inspire young generation of players to perform at their best and bring laurels to the country in International events such as Olympics

Mohammad Shahid was a legendry hockey player of his time and played at forward position. He played Olympic 1980 (Russia), won gold medal and was member of hockey team of 1984 (Los Angeles) and 1988 (Seoul). He was the captain of the team in 1986 Asian Games that won the bronze medal and in 1986 World Cup and was member of the team which won Silver in 1982 Asian Games.