MM Somaya reclaims 1980 Olympic gold after Bengaluru police capture two suspects

Former Indian hockey captain MM Somaya reclaimed his 1980 Olympic gold medal in Bengaluru on November 11, 2026, after it was stolen from his residence.

Bengaluru Police captured two suspects during their investigation despite an initial lack of evidence. Somaya said, "I feel I have won the Olympic gold once again," and, grateful for the police's persistence, described the medal as having deep emotional significance and symbolising his years of commitment to the sport.