Hockey legend Sri Shan discharged from hospital
KUALA LUMPUR: Hockey legend Datuk Seri N. Sri Shanmuganathan was discharged from the National Heart Institute (IJN) on Monday as he recovers at home.
Hockey legend Datuk Seri N. Sri Shanmuganathan was released from the National Heart Institute on Monday, marking his home recovery. Another hockey legend, Brian Sta Maria, who shared playing fields with Shanmuganathan during the 1975 World Cup, remains hospitalized since August 30. Shanmuganathan, now 79, shared that his consultant cardiologist, Datuk Dr Kumara Gurupparan Ganesan, informed him of an issue in his main artery.
The former Olympian and World Cupper was prescribed medication for a month and underwent surgery to remove three blockages two years ago. He revealed his age renders another open-heart surgery unfeasible. Shanmuganathan, who led Malaysia to a commendable fourth place in the 1975 World Cup in Kuala Lumpur, expressed concern for Brian's wellbeing.
Brian, also 76, is grappling with Parkinson's disease and experienced a fall at home on August 29, which led to his hospitalization. His condition has deteriorated as he has been unable to move independently. His slow recovery has added to his struggles with mobility.
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