Hockey star Jumman Lusai passes away

FE Team | Published: January 19, 2015 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00

Jumman Lusai

Legendary national hockey star Jumman Lusai, who was kept under life-support at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Hospital, passed away Sunday at the age of 59, reports BSS.
Jumman, who was admitted to the hospital Friday after suffering brain hemorrhage, breathed his last around 3.45 pm.
His death was confirmed by his younger brother Jubel Lusai to the journalists. A pall of gloom spread around the stadium after hearing the shock demise of Jumman.
His brother further informed that his body would be taken to Sylhet today (Monday) for the last rites.
Bangladesh Hockey Federation, Abahani Limited, Mohammedan Sporting Club, Usha Krira Chakra, Mariners Youngs club and other clubs and different sports bodies and personalities expressed deep shock on his death.
Jumman, who hailed from Sylhet, had been suffering from pneumonia and high blood pressure. He became ill while taking rest at his beloved club Abahani Limited club Friday afternoon.
Jumman began his first division hockey career with Bangladesh Police in 1978. He then migrated to Abahani Limited in 1979 and stayed with them until his retirement in 1993.
He remained involved with Abahani as coach-cum-manager of the team for several years.
The legendary hockey star earned his national colour in 1982 when he took part in the IX Asian Games in New Delhi until his retirement in international hockey in 1979.
He earned the first international hat-trick for Bangladesh against Iran in the 2nd Asian Cup Hockey in Dhaka in 1986. Bangladesh won the match by 3-0 with his three goals.