Balbir Singh Senior continues to be on ventilator, condition stabilising

CHANDIGARH: Hockey legend Balbir Singh Senior, who has been admitted since last week at the Fortis Mohali, continues to be ventilator assistance. However, he has not suffered from any more cardiac arrests since Thursday and his condition is stabilising.

"No further cardiac events since last update. His condition is stabilising, but continues to be on ventilator assistance. He still hasn't regained consciousness," his grandson Kabir said in a statement on Saturday.

Kabir also said that doctors are continuously assessing the condition of the triple Olympic gold medallist and that further statements will be issued as and when change in condition happens.

Since Tuesday, Balbir Singh has suffered from three cardiac arrests (two on Wednesday and one a day before).

The 96-year-old was hospitalised on May 8 with high fever and breathing trouble. But, his COVID-19 test came negative.

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh had also wished the legend a speedy recovery. IANS

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