Mahindra hockey legends felicitate teammate Ferreira

Legendary hockey players from Mahindra & Mahindra, including Olympians M M Somaya, Joaquim Carvalho and Dhanraj Pillay, got together to felicitate their teammate Ian Ferreira who is still actively pursuing the sport and is now a member of the Australian Masters hockey team. Former India coach Harendra Singh, Edgar Mascarenhas Sr, and John Fernandes were also present, and they played an exhibition match with a Bandra select team in suburban Bandra.

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Mahindra hockey legends felicitate teammate Ferreira

Ferreira, who played as full-back for Mahindras in the 1980s, later migrated to Australia in the early 1990s after his playing career. He now proudly wears the tag of an Australian hockey international, a media release issued here said on Sunday. Carvalho, who along with Somaya organised the felicitation function, said, "This is just a small gesture to honour a teammate. Ian (Ferreira) is still fit and I am extremely proud that he continues to play hockey and is associated with the Australian Masters team."

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Ferreira, who was accompanied by his wife Valerie, said, "I am overwhelmed by this gesture of my teammates. I still have fond memories of our playing days and still cherish all our efforts towards the team winning so many titles in major all India tournaments. I thank all you guys." Ferreira and Valerie were presented with mementos. 

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