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Former Hockey Player Bimal Lakra Hospitalised After Suffering Head Injury
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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.
