‘I feel I have won the Olympic gold once again’: MM Somaya gets medal back
Former Indian hockey captain MM Somaya has recovered his stolen 1980 Olympic gold medal after Bengaluru police arrested two suspects. The athlete expressed deep gratitude to the police force for their swift action in returning his prized possession.
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The recovery of historical sports memorabilia preserves national heritage and highlights the effectiveness of local law enforcement in high-profile theft cases.
NEW DELHI: Former India hockey captain MM Somaya has got back his prized 1980 Moscow Olympics gold medal after Bengaluru Police cracked the theft case and recovered the stolen medals and other valuables from his residence. Two people have been arrested in connection with the incident, bringing relief to the three-time Olympian, who described the recovery as an emotional moment.Expressing gratitude to the police for their efforts, Somaya said their reassurance throughout the investigation had helped him remain hopeful that the medals would be recovered."I am extremely grateful to the Bangalore Police, headed by Mr Seemant (Kumar Singh), who have worked really hard over the last few days.
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