Balbir Singh (Railways) (India)
Balbir Singh Railways
Born 21.2.1945 in Lyallpur, Punjab
School / University  
Profession Sports Officer, Indian Railways
Club(s) Railways 
Playing Position Forward
First International  
Last International  
International Caps  
Olympic Goals scored 1 
Hockey Idol  

Olympic Games:

Balbir Singh (Railways) represented India at the 1968 Mexico City Olympic Games.
 
Games
City
Phase
Match
Date
Result
Goals
1968 Mexico Group A
1
 13.10.1968 India 1 - New Zealand 2
0
1968 Mexico Group A
8
 14.10.1968 India 2 - W. Germany 1
0
1968 Mexico Group A
10
 15.10.1968 India 8 - Mexico 0
0
1968 Mexico Group A
16
 17.10.1968 India 1 - Spain 0
0
1968 Mexico Group A
17
 18.10.1968 India 2 - Belgium 1
0
1968 Mexico Group A
22
 20.10.1968 India 5 - Japan 0
0
1968 Mexico Group A
27
 21.10.1968 India 1 - E. Germany 0
0
1968 Mexico Semi Finals
1
 24.10.1968 India 1 - Australia 2
0
1968 Mexico Final Class 3/4
1
 26.10.1968 India 2 - W. Germany 1
1
Final Standing: 3rd - Bronze Medal

Balbir Singh Railways

Balbir (Railways) was the match-winner of the Bangkok Asian Games Final.

He was a speedy winger and sure hitter.

He was a member of the Railway team from 1964 onwards.

He toured Europe in 1967 and represented India in Pre-Olympic Hockey Tournament at London in 1967.

A 10.6 sec 100 meters sprinter, Balbir could run the same distance in 10.8 sec with the ball, testimony to his superb ball control.
Balbir Singh Railways

Balbir Singh Railways

Balbir Singh Railways

India's Four Olympic Balbirs
(L - R): Punjab/Police; Senior; Services & Railways