Peter Paul Fernandes

Olympic medal record
Men's Field Hockey
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. 1 2 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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