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NDTV
3 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Former Hockey Player Bimal Lakra In Hospital After Suffering Head Injury
Bimal Lakra, a member of the 2002 Asian Games silver medal-winning men's hockey side, was on Tuesday admitted to a hospital in Ranchi after suffering "a serious head injury due to collapse". The 45-year-old former India midfielder fell unconscious on Monday while working on his farmland in his village in Simdega subdivision. He was rushed to Simdega Hospital from where he was taken to Ranchi for further treatment. "He is stable now. The sports minister of Jharkhand met him today and has assured of all possible help. We at Hockey India are wishing for his speedy recovery," Hockey India secretary-general Bhola Nath Singh told PTI. In an earlier post on 'X', Singh wrote, "Former international hockey player Bimal Lakra has been referred to Ranchi for better treatment after serious injury due to collapse. Hon'ble Chief Minister of Jharkhand Mr Hemant Soren has given instructions for all kinds of treatment and Hon'ble Sports Minister of Jharkhand has visited the hospital to meet Bimal Lakra to learn about his health." Lakra was also a member of Asia Cup gold-winning sides in 2003 and 2007 and his siblings Birendra Lakra Sr. and Asunta also donned India jerseys in the men's and women's categories respectively. Former India player Viren Rasquinha had earlier posted on 'X' that his friend and former teammate was in hospital in "serious condition". "Hope the Govt. takes care of him now. He has no job at the moment," wrote Rasquinha.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Ensure all med facilities to injured int'l hockey player: Hemant to Ansari
1 2 3 Ranchi: A day after former international hockey player Bimal Lakra fell unconscious and sustained severe head injuries, chief minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday asked health minister Irfan Ansari to ensure all necessary medical treatment and facilities for the player. Taking to X, Hemant, who is currently camping in Delhi to attend to his ailing father Shibu Soren, wrote: Minister @IrfanAnsariMLA ji, ensure that Bimal Lakra ji is provided with all necessary medical facilities and keep us informed." Lakra is currently undergoing treatment at Ranchi's Curresta Hospital after sustaining injuries on his left side of his head on Monday. The hospital authorities said his health condition is currently under control. After he sustained the head injuries, Lakra was given preliminary treatment at Simdega. However, as his condition did not improve, the doctors immediately referred him to the Curesta Hospital in Ranchi for better treatment, where he is undergoing treatment under the supervision of two neurosurgeons. Dr Sanjay Kumar, who is treating the player, said, "At the time he was admitted, his condition was serious and there was a lot of bleeding, but we have stabilised him and then started treating him after examining the injury properly. His condition is improving." Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
News18
3 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Former Hockey Player Bimal Lakra Hospitalised After Suffering Head Injury
Last Updated: Former Indian hockey player Bimal Lakra was hospitalised in Ranchi after collapsing and suffering a head injury. Bimal Lakra, a member of the 2002 Asian Games silver medal-winning men's hockey team, was admitted to a hospital in Ranchi on Tuesday after suffering a serious head injury due to a collapse. The 45-year-old former India midfielder lost consciousness on Monday while working on his farmland in his village in Simdega subdivision. He was initially rushed to Simdega Hospital and then taken to Ranchi for further treatment. '"He is stable now. The sports minister of Jharkhand met him today and has assured of all possible help. We at Hockey India are wishing for his speedy recovery," Hockey India secretary-general Bhola Nath Singh told PTI. In an earlier post on 'X', Singh wrote, 'Former international hockey player Bimal Lakra has been referred to Ranchi for better treatment after a serious injury due to collapse. Hon'ble Chief Minister of Jharkhand Mr Hemant Soren has instructed for all kinds of treatment and Hon'ble Sports Minister of Jharkhand has visited the hospital to check on Bimal Lakra's health." Former India player Viren Rasquinha had previously posted on 'X' that his friend and former teammate was in the hospital in a serious condition, expressing hope that the government would take care of him as he currently has no job. 'Hope the Govt. takes care of him now. He has no job at the moment," Rasquinha wrote on X. I know that athletes today in the Indian team across sports are very well looked after by @Media_SAI and the Govt . We must also support our heroes from the past when they really need it the most. Bimal was an exceptional Centre half for 🇮🇳 and is an even better human being.— Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha) July 1, 2025 Very good update by Bholenath ji of @TheHockeyIndia and Govt. Of Jharkhand. Thankfully Bimal Lakra seems to be getting the best treatment and support 🙏🏽 — Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha) July 1, 2025 Who is Bimal Lakra? Bimal Lakra, born on 4 May 1980, is a former Indian field hockey player who played as a midfielder for the national team. He was part of the team that won the silver medal at the 2002 Asian Games. Lakra was also a member of the Asia Cup gold-winning teams in 2003 and 2007. His siblings, Birendra Lakra Sr. and Asunta Lakra, have also represented India in men's and women's field hockey, respectively.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Former Indian hockey player Bimal Lakra in hospital after suffering head injury
Bimal Lakra, a member of the 2002 Asian Games silver medal-winning men's hockey side, was on Tuesday admitted to a hospital in Ranchi after suffering 'a serious head injury due to collapse'. The 45-year-old former India midfielder fell unconscious on Monday while working on his farmland in his village in Simdega subdivision. He was rushed to Simdega Hospital from where he was taken to Ranchi for further treatment. 'He is stable now. The sports minister of Jharkhand met him today and has assured of all possible help. We at Hockey India are wishing for his speedy recovery,' Hockey India secretary-general Bhola Nath Singh told PTI. In an earlier post on social media, Singh wrote, 'Former international hockey player Bimal Lakra has been referred to Ranchi for better treatment after serious injury due to collapse. Hon'ble Chief Minister of Jharkhand Mr Hemant Soren has given instructions for all kinds of treatment and Hon'ble Sports Minister of Jharkhand has visited the hospital to meet Bimal Lakra to learn about his health.' Lakra was also a member of Asia Cup gold-winning sides in 2003 and 2007 and his siblings Birendra Lakra Sr. and Asunta also donned India jerseys in the men's and women's categories respectively. Former India player Viren Rasquinha had earlier posted on 'X' that his friend and former teammate was in hospital in 'serious condition'. Very good update by Bholenath ji of @TheHockeyIndia and Govt. Of Jharkhand. Thankfully Bimal Lakra seems to be getting the best treatment and support 🙏🏽 — Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha) July 1, 2025 'Hope the Govt. takes care of him now. He has no job at the moment,' wrote Rasquinha.
United News of India
3 days ago
- Health
- United News of India
Former Indian hockey player Bimal Lakra hospitalised
Ranchi, July 1 (UNI) Former Indian hockey player Bimal Lakra was hospitalised today after he was found unconscious in a field near his native village Tansar in Simdega district of Jharkhand. He has been admitted to the Curesta Hospital here for advanced treatment. According to Manoj Konbegi, Vice President of Hockey Jharkhand and President of Simdega Hockey, Lakra collapsed while working in his field. He was initially taken to Kurdeg for primary treatment and later referred to Simdega Sadar Hospital, where a CT scan revealed a blood clot in his head. Doctors advised immediate transfer to Ranchi for specialised care. Lakra, 45, represented India as a midfielder and was part of the national squad that won the silver medal at the 2002 Asian Games. His younger brother Birendra Lakra and sister Asunta Lakra have also represented India in international hockey. Taking note of the incident, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has directed Health Minister Irfan Ansari and Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Sudivya Kumar to ensure all necessary medical assistance is provided to Bimal Lakra and to keep him informed of the developments. UNI XC SSP
