Manuel Frederick, Kerala’s First Olympic Hockey Medalist, Dies at 78

Manuel Frederick, a famous hockey player from Kerala, India, has passed away.

He was 78 years old.

Manuel was the goalkeeper for the Indian hockey team that won a bronze medal at the 1972 Olympics in Munich.

He was the very first person from his home state of Kerala to win an Olympic medal in hockey.

People remember him as one of the best goalkeepers of his time, known for his skill, especially in stopping penalty shots.

He played for India for seven years and received a special award in 2019 for his lifetime contributions to sports.

Even though hockey wasn't very popular in Kerala back then, Manuel's achievement brought pride to his state.

He is remembered by his two daughters.