Dharmendra's deep love for hockey remembered by Surjit Hockey Society

Legendary actor and Punjab’s son Dharmendra, who passed away on Monday, had a deep and enduring love for the game of hockey, recalled Surjit Hockey Society General Secretary and sports promoter Surinder Singh Bhapa.

Bhapa shared that Dharmendra had a special bond with the late Olympian Surjit Singh Randhawa. When the Surjit Hockey Society was formed in 1984 in Randhawa’s memory, the first-ever contribution of Rs 5,000 came from Dharmendra himself.

He added that the veteran actor frequently attended the Surjit Hockey Tournament and often sent video messages urging people to come forward and support the event. Dharmendra’s heartfelt connection with Punjab and its sporting spirit was widely admired by sports lovers across the region.

Expressing profound grief over Dharmendra’s demise, the office-bearers and members of the Surjit Hockey Society said that his passing is an irreparable loss not only to Bollywood but also to Punjab, which has lost one of its most cherished and illustrious sons.