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India Olympic star Shahid dies aged 56
NEW DELHI: Hockey star Mohammed Shahid, who saw India to a gold medal at the Olympic Games in 1980, died Wednesday, his family said.
The 56-year-old, who had been battling a severe liver ailment and kidney disease, died in a hospital on the outskirts of New Delhi after being admitted there last month. The former captain was rated as one of the best dribblers on the hockey field, and formed a formidable forward line with striking partner Zafar Iqbal. But the sportsman led a low-key life after his retirement as he retreated to the **rth Indian city of Varanasi -- his birthplace -- while working for Indian Railways. Shahid, who played in three Olympics -- 1980, 1984 and 1988 -- saw the national side take its first gold medal in the sport since 1964. Tributes poured in on social media, including from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "In the untimely & unfortunate demise of Mohammed Shahid, India has lost a talented sportsman who played with immense passion & vigour," Modi wrote on Twitter. "We tried our level best to save Mohammed Shahid but sadly, neither our help **r prayers were e**ugh to save him. Tributes to him. RIP," he added. Indian cricket star Sachin Tendulkar also offered condolences. "A legend leaves us. Watching Mohammed Shahid´s magic with the hockey stick was memorable. May his soul rest in peace," Tendulkar tweeted. أكثر... 
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