<p>Former international hockey player Gopal Bhengra breathed his last on Monday after prolonged illness. Bhengra had represented India at the 1978 World Cup in Argentina.</p>.<p>Chief Minister Hemant Soren said: "Received the sad news of the passing away of former international hockey player Gopal Bhengra Ji. Gopal Bhengra Ji always held the country's head high - be it on the borders of the country or country's representation in hockey. May God give peace to the departed soul and give strength to the bereaved family to bear the loss."</p>.<p>Bhengra, 75, who served in the Army was admitted to a private hospital in Ranchi. He had played against Argentina and Pakistan in the World Cup.</p>.<p>After retirement Bhengra, who had played for Mohun Bagan at one time, had faced many hardships and at one time even taken up crushing stones for a livelihood.</p>.<p>Moved by his plight through media reports, cricket star Sunil Gavaskar had come out to help him monetarily through an organisation.</p>
<p>Former international hockey player Gopal Bhengra breathed his last on Monday after prolonged illness. Bhengra had represented India at the 1978 World Cup in Argentina.</p>.<p>Chief Minister Hemant Soren said: "Received the sad news of the passing away of former international hockey player Gopal Bhengra Ji. Gopal Bhengra Ji always held the country's head high - be it on the borders of the country or country's representation in hockey. May God give peace to the departed soul and give strength to the bereaved family to bear the loss."</p>.<p>Bhengra, 75, who served in the Army was admitted to a private hospital in Ranchi. He had played against Argentina and Pakistan in the World Cup.</p>.<p>After retirement Bhengra, who had played for Mohun Bagan at one time, had faced many hardships and at one time even taken up crushing stones for a livelihood.</p>.<p>Moved by his plight through media reports, cricket star Sunil Gavaskar had come out to help him monetarily through an organisation.</p>