Farit Zigangirov: key obituary facts
Is Farit Zigangirov dead? Yes. Farit Zigangirov died on August 20, 2026, at age 72.
Cause of death: Farit Zigangirov's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Farit Zigangirov known for?
He was a Russian field hockey player.
More about Farit Zigangirov
Born: 15 August 1954.
Place of birth: Kirov.
Gender: male.
Nationality: Russia.
Also known as: Farid Nurgaliyevich Zigangirov, Farit Nurgaliyevich Zigangirov.
Farit Zigangirov, the Russian field hockey player who won a bronze medal at the 1980 Moscow Olympics, died on August 20, 2026, aged 72.
Born in Kirov on August 15, 1954, he was known in full as Farit Nurgaliyevich Zigangirov and also as Farid Nurgaliyevich Zigangirov. After his Olympic success, he went on to captain the Soviet field hockey team, helping it to second place at the 1983 European Championships and fourth place at the 1986 World Championships.
He later retired in 1987.