by Hockey Admin | Apr 19, 2024 | Oral History Interviewee Biographies
Avtar Singh Bhurji is a former field hockey player. Born in India, he moved to Uganda as an infant where he played hockey for his secondary school. After completing his further studies in England and playing for London Indians Hockey Club, he returned to...
by Hockey Admin | Apr 19, 2024 | Oral History Interviewee Biographies
Kulbir Singh Bhaura is an England and Great Britain hockey player. Born in Jalandhar, India, Kulbir first became involved with hockey by watching international players play for the college team. At the age of 13, Kulbir emigrated to England where he joined...
by Hockey Admin | Apr 19, 2024 | Oral History Interviewee Biographies
Jaswindar (Jas) Singh Missan is a former Kenyan international player. In 1961 his international career was cut short when he settled in England after graduating from university. Despite being asked to return to the international scene, Jaswindar stayed in...
by Hockey Admin | Apr 19, 2024 | Oral History Interviewee Biographies
Sutinder (Suti) Khehar is an England and Great Britain hockey player. He is the first Sikh player to play an international hockey match for England. Born in Nairobi, Kenya, Sutinder played for Sikh Union Hockey Club and was selected to represent Kenya Juniors...
by Hockey Admin | Apr 19, 2024 | Oral History Interviewee Biographies
Elizabeth (Liz) Huggins was the manager of the Great Britain (GB) women’s hockey team during the 1980s. Under the management of Liz and the coaching of Win Heath, the squad worked hard to qualify and then prepare for the Moscow 1980 Olympic Games. Sixteen were...