Veteran hockey umpire M A Jaleel passes away at 75
Veteran hockey umpire M A Jaleel passed away in Hyderabad after a prolonged illness. Aged 75, he was a former national player for the Postal and Telegraphs Department and officiated in many national tournaments. He is survived by his family
Published Date - 1 December 2025, 10:06 PM
Hyderabad: One of the most respected hockey umpires, M A Jaleel, passed away here after a prolonged illness late on Sunday.
He was 75 and is survived by two sons and a daughter.
Jaleel was a former national player for the Postal and Telegraphs Department and later became a reputed umpire, officiating in many national tournaments.
The hockey fraternity, including fellow umpires, players and officials, expressed condolences to the bereaved family.
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