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Balbir Singh Sr died at 96 with Punjab Sports Minister Rana Gurmeet Singh Sodhi declared that Mohali stadium will be named after the hockey legend.

Hockey icon Balbir Singh Sr, who diedat 96 after battling multiple health issues, was on Monday cremated here with full state honours, with Punjab Sports Minister Rana Gurmeet Singh Sodhi declaring that the Mohali stadium will be named after the legendary player.

The mortal remains of the three-time Olympic gold medallist was consigned to flames at an electric crematorium here, with his maternal grandson Kabir performing the last rites in the presence of Sikh priests.

The legendary centre-forward is survived by his daughter Sushbir and three sons -- Kanwalbir, Karanbir, and Gurbir.

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