Bhubaneswar, 30/9: In a big development,Olympic bronze medal-winning Indian hockey star Birendra Lakra on Thursday announced his retirement from game with immediate effect, hours after his teammate Rupinder Pal Singh announced his retirement. Lakra’s retirement was announced by Hockey India on its official twitter handle.
“A solid defender and one of the most influential Indian Men’s Hockey Team figures, the Odisha star has announced his retirement from the Indian national team. Happy Retirement, Birendra Lakra,” HI tweeted.