Mervyn Fernandis

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Mervyn Fernandis
Personal information
Born (1959-04-12) 12 April 1959 (age 65)
Ambernath
Height 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Playing position Inside Right
Senior career
Years Team
Indian Airlines
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
India
Medal record
Men's Field Hockey
Representing  India
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1980 Moscow
Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 1978 Bangkok Team
Silver medal – second place 1982 Delhi Team
Champions Trophy
Bronze medal – third place 1982 Amstelveen

Mervyn Fernandis (born 12 April 1959) is a former Indian hockey player. Mervyn played for the famous Indian Airlines hockey team in the 1970s.[1] His name become synonymous with Indian hockey. He was a consistent performer for the Indian team. Mervyn with his body-serve and excellent finish was an exceptional forward. He was part of the Indian hockey team that won the gold medal in 1980 Summer Olympics at Moscow.[2]

His father, Joe Fernandes, was the coach in P.M.M Inner wheel school (Ambernath) for a very long period of time before retiring few years ago due to old age.

References

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  1. ^ "MHA embraces hockey stars". DNA India. 14 September 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
  2. ^ "India's Olympics history". The Sports Campus. Archived from the original on 13 September 2012.
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