Poignant tribute honours pair including student who died from meningitis |
The University of East Anglia (UEA) and UEA Sportspark have celebrated Norman Hart and the late Michael Covell by renaming a hockey pitch in their honour.
Michael was a popular member of the university's hockey club for a tragically brief spell in the 1990s while Norman has been an influential figure within UEA Hockey for more than five decades.
The pitch, which was previously known as 'Astro Pitch 2’ will now bear the name ‘Hart and Covell Pitch’ in recognition of the pairs’ lasting impact on the sporting community.
Michael Covell, a former UEA student (Image: UEA)
Michael joined UEA Hockey in 1997 but his time at the UEA was cut short when he passed away from meningitis during his first semester.
His legacy lives on through the club’s unwavering commitment to fundraising for Meningitis........