Mervyn Fernandis

Mervyn Fernandis
Personal information
Born	12 April 1959; Ambernath
Height	5 ft 2.5 in (159 cm)
Playing position	Halfback
Senior career
Years	Team
	Indian Airlines
National team
Years	Team
	India
Medal record
Men's Field Hockey
Representing India
Olympic Games

Merwyn Fernandes is a former Indian hockey player. Merwyn 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. Merwyn 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

^ "MHA embraces hockey stars". DNA India. 14 September 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
^ "India's Olympics history". The Sports Campus. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)^{[permanent dead link]}

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[1] "MHA embraces hockey stars". DNA India. 14 September 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

[2] "India's Olympics history". The Sports Campus. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)^{[permanent dead link]}

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