Balbir sir had no airs despite his achievements
New Delhi, May 26 -- As is always the case with the Indian hockey squad, the 1975 World Cup team too comprised players of different beliefs and religions. To unite everyone and instil a sense of purpose among the players, Balbir Singh Sr., as team manager-cum-coach, made a rule that the entire team must go together to the gurudwara, temple or mosque in Kuala Lumpur. We had to follow the instruction and it eventually helped us a lot. We had strong bonding and that helped us win the title....
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