Remembering Manuel Frederick: A Hockey Legend's Inspiring Journey
Published on: Oct. 31, 2025, 2:23 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Manuel Frederick, the first Olympian hockey medalist from Kerala, passed away at 78 due to cancer in Bengaluru. A celebrated Indian goalkeeper, he contributed significantly to sports, winning a bronze medal in the 1972 Olympics. He was honored with the Dhyan Chand Award in 2019.
