Who is Manuel Frederick? India’s first Olympic medallist from Kerala passes away at 78
Former Indian hockey goalkeeper Manuel Frederick, a bronze medallist at the 1972 Munich Olympics, has passed away at 78. He was the first from Kerala to win an Olympic medal and was honored with the Dhyan Chand Award in 2019 for his lifetime achievements. Frederick was known for his fearless 'Tiger' style and expertise in penalty strokes.
Former Indian hockey goalkeeper Manuel Frederick, a bronze medallist at the 1972 Munich Olympics, has passed away at 78. He was the first from Kerala to win an Olympic medal and was honored with the Dhyan Chand Award in 2019 for his lifetime achievements. Frederick was known for his fearless 'Tiger' style and expertise in penalty strokes.
