Peter Paul Fernandes

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

Peter Paul Fernandes M.B.E (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] He also played in nine first-class cricket matches.[5]

Playing career[edit]

He played with the Karachi Goan Association team.[3] His playing position was forward.[6]

References[edit]

  1. Peter Fernandes Olympic Database Retrieved 17 September 2010.
  2. Field Hockey Archived 2010-09-16 at the Wayback Machine About.com Retrieved 17 September 2010.
  3. 3.0 3.1 About us Archived 2011-02-07 at the Wayback Machine Karachi Goans Association. Retrieved 17 September 2010
  4. Dawn May 1, 2011
  5. "Olympians Who Played First-Class Cricket". Olympedia. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  6. Goal Dhyan Chan autobiography Retrieved 17 September 2010.

External links[edit]

Template:India FH Squad 1936 Summer Olympics