Mervyn Fernandis (born 12 April 1959) is a former Indian hockey player. Mervyn played for the famous Indian Airlines hockey team in the 1970s. His name become synonymous with Indian hockey. He was a consistent performer for the Indian team. Mervyn with his body-serve and excellent finish was an exceptional forward. He was part of the Indian hockey team that won the gold medal in 1980 Summer Olympics at Moscow. His father, Mr Joe Fernandes was the coach in P.M.M Inner wheel school (Ambernath)for a very long period of time before retiring few years ago due to old age. References External links Living people Goan people Field hockey players from Maharashtra Olympic field hockey players of India Olympic gold medalists for India Field hockey players at the 1980 Summer Olympics Field hockey players at the 1984 Summer Olympics Field hockey players at the 1988 Summer Olympics Recipients of the Arjuna Award Olympic medalists in field hockey People from Ambarnath Indian male field hockey players Medalists at the 1980 Summer Olympics 1959 births Asian Games medalists in field hockey Field hockey players at the 1978 Asian Games Field hockey players at the 1982 Asian Games Asian Games silver medalists for India Medalists at the 1978 Asian Games Medalists at the 1982 Asian Games