Peter Paul Fernandes

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Olympic medal record
Men's Field Hockey
Gold medal – first place 1936 Berlin Team Competition

Peter Paul Fernandes (15 September 1916 – 24 January 1981)[1] was an Indian Field Hockey player who competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany.[2] His selection made him the first Goan to represent India in hockey at the Olympics.[3] He attended Saint Patrick's High School, Karachi.[4]

Playing career

He played with the Karachi Goan Association team.[3] His playing position was forward.[5]

References

  1. Peter Fernandes Olympic Database Retrieved 17 September 2010.
  2. Field Hockey About.com Retrieved 17 September 2010.
  3. 3.0 3.1 About us Karachi Goans Association. Retrieved 17 September 2010
  4. Dawn May 1, 2011
  5. Goal Dhyan Chan autobiography Retrieved 17 September 2010.

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