Mervyn Fernandis
Personal information
Born (1959-04-12) 12 April 1959
Ambernath
Height 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Playing position Inside Right
Senior career
Years Team
Indian Airlines
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
India
Medal record
Men's Field Hockey
Representing  India
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1980 Moscow
Asian Games
Silver medal – second place1978 BangkokTeam
Silver medal – second place 1982 Delhi Team
Champions Trophy
Bronze medal – third place1982 Amstelveen

Mervyn Fernandis (born 12 April 1959) is a former Indian hockey player. Mervyn played for the famous Indian Airlines hockey team in the 1970s.[1] His name become synonymous with Indian hockey. He was a consistent performer for the Indian team. Mervyn with his body-serve and excellent finish was an exceptional forward. He was part of the Indian hockey team that won the gold medal in 1980 Summer Olympics at Moscow.[2] His father, Mr Joe Fernandes was the coach in P.M.M Inner wheel school (Ambernath)for a very long period of time before retiring few years ago due to old age.

References

  1. "MHA embraces hockey stars". DNA India. 14 September 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
  2. "India's Olympics history". The Sports Campus. Archived from the original on 13 September 2012.
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