AUCKLAND (Sachin Sharma): New Zealand's famous kabaddi and wrestling player of Punjab - origin Gaganpreet Singh "Gagan Khurdan" passed away Wednesday night.
Having migrated in 2011, Gagan was citizen of New Zealand. He hails from Khurdan village in Hoshiarpur district.
He is survived by his father Kashmir Singh, mother Joginder Kaur, brother and sister. He played for New Zealand's Azaad Sports Club.
Recently, he had got letter of support for citizenship from Supreme Sikh Society of New Zealand as he had to participate in a national level event. He was close relative of Lahoria family.
Supreme Sikh Society, Kabaddi Federation of New Zealand and Waikato Shaheed - e - Azam Bhagat Singh Sports and Cultural Trust, Hamilton have expressed condolences on his death. To express condolences one can contact SP Lahoria at phone number 021 907 655.