Overview

• The 45-year-old former India midfielder collapsed on Monday while working on his Simdega farm and suffered a serious head injury.
• After initial care at Simdega Hospital, Lakra was referred to a Ranchi facility on Tuesday for specialized treatment.
• Chief Minister Hemant Soren ordered full medical support and the state sports minister visited Lakra to assess his condition.
• Hockey India secretary-general Bhola Nath Singh confirmed that Lakra is stable and said the federation is committed to his recovery.
• Lakra, who won silver at the 2002 Asian Games and gold at the 2003 and 2007 Asia Cups, is part of a family of national players yet now faces financial uncertainty without employment.