1980 Moscow Olympics gold medal stolen from home of hockey star M.M. Somaya in Bengaluru
The incident, which took place in the early hours of October 28, came to light after the family returned from Kodagu district.
Covered by 2 sources from India. First reported by The Hindu ·
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1980 Moscow Olympics gold medal stolen from home of hockey star M.M. Somaya in Bengaluru
The incident, which took place in the early hours of October 28, came to light after the family returned from Kodagu district.
Olympic gold, Asiad medals stolen from hockey legend MM Somaya's Bengaluru home
MM Somaya, a hockey legend, faced a devastating burglary at his home in Bengaluru on October 28. The thieves stole valuables worth over Rs 3 lakh, including his Olympic gold medal. They used helmets during the break-in, targeting the house between 2.30am and 4am. Police have gathered CCTV footage and are optimistic…
Coverage details
2 outlets from India are covering this story: The Hindu and The Times of India. The Hindu published it first, on November 4, 2026; the last outlet to join was The Times of India, 14 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: Bengaluru, Moscow Olympics, MM Somaya, Kodagu and Olympic.
