Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mamata Banerjee, Arun Jaitley and a host of other political leaders on Wednesday condoled the death of Indian hockey legend Mohammed Shahid on Twitter.

We tried our level best to save Mohammed Shahid but sadly, neither our help nor prayers were enough to save him. Tributes to him. RIP.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 20, 2016

My deepest condolences to the family & dear ones of legendary Indian hockey player & an Olympic gold medalist Mohammed Shahid.

— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) July 20, 2016

Olympics1980, Asiad82/86! RIP"@HuffPostIndia: Indian hockey legend Mohd Shahid passes away https://t.co/46uEYvsWGW pic.twitter.com/rmNw4FGW8f"

— pranav jha (@pranavINC) July 20, 2016

My condolences on the sad demise of Mohammed Shahid, former ace Indian hockey player. May the departed soul rest in peace.

— Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) July 20, 2016

#RIP Mohammed Shahid, The Hockey Superstar of 80's, India has lost a talented sportsman. pic.twitter.com/k2h6T13wUb

— C R Paatil (@CRPaatil) July 20, 2016

We have lost our hockey legend, Mohammed Shahid today. My condolences to the bereaved family. May his soul rest in peace.

— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) July 20, 2016

Saddened by demise of Indian hockey legend Mohammed Shahid ji. Condolences to the bereaved family & fans of the distinguished sportsman.

— Vasundhara Raje (@VasundharaBJP) July 20, 2016

Saddened to hear about the passing of great hockey player Mohd Shahid. One of India's greatest sportsmen. Condolences to his family, friends

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) July 20, 2016

Indian hockey legend Mohammad Shahid, known for his wizardly stick work during his playing days, passed away today due to multiple organ failure in a private hospital in Gurgaon.