By Admin 
Former Indian hockey coach Michael Nobbs passed away. He said goodbye to the world at the age of 72. Let us tell you that Nobbs, who coached India, was an Australian player. He played the role of coach for India in the 2012 London Olympics. Michael Nobbs was a reliable defender. He was a part of the Australian men’s hockey team at a time when the Kangaroos were considered one of the strongest countries in hockey.
Let us tell you that Nobbs played for Australia from 1979 to 1985 in his international career. During this period he played 76 matches. During his career, he represented Australia in the 1981 Hockey World Cup held in Bombay. Apart from this, he was also a part of the Kangaroo team in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
How did he die?
A question is also arising that how did the Australian legend and former Indian coach die? So let us tell you that he was suffering from illness for a long time, due to which he died. Nobbs’ departure from the world is a big loss not only for Australia and India but for the entire sports world.
Hockey Australia expressed grief
“Hockey Australia pays tribute to Olympian, iconic coach and one of the most influential figures in Australian hockey, Michael Nobbs (Kookaburra #252), who has passed away,” Hockey Australia wrote in a post expressing its grief over the demise of the legend.
Hockey Australia pays tribute to Michael Nobbs, Kookaburra #252, an Olympian, distinguished coach and one of the most influential figures in Australian hockey, who has passed away.
Read the full write up at https://t.co/7u9xX8s6pp pic.twitter.com/RvDY93Lq7v
— Hockey Australia (@HockeyAustralia) January 29, 2026
International Hockey Federation also reacted
“Deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of Michael Nobbs, former Olympian and coach of the Australian Hockey National Team. After an illustrious playing career, including a bronze medal at the 1981 FIH Hockey World Cup, Michael Nobbs began a successful coaching career in Australia and at the international level, as well as in Japan and other countries,” FIH President Tayeb Ikram was quoted as saying in a post on behalf of the International Hockey Federation.
FIH President Tayyab Ikram mourns the passing of Michael Nobbs:
“Very saddened to learn of the passing of Michael Nobbs, former Olympian with the Australian hockey national team and coach.
After his remarkable playing career, which included a bronze medal at the 1981 FIH Hockey… pic.twitter.com/EdZZQGO4Ss— International Hockey Federation (@FIH_Hockey) January 29, 2026
It was further written, “He will be remembered as a great player, a brilliant coach, an icon of sportsmanship and a completely dedicated servant for the development of the game at the world level.”