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Major Dhyan Chand (29 August 1905 – 3 December 1979) was an Indian field hockey player.
Oct 25, 2024 · Dhyan Chand was an Indian field hockey player who was considered to be one of the greatest players of all time. Chand is most remembered for his goal-scoring feats and for his three Olympic gold medals (1928, 1932, and 1936) in field hockey, while India was dominant in the sport.
The Major Dhyan Chand Award, officially known as Major Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement in Sports and Games, [1] is the lifetime achievement sporting honour of the Republic of India.
Star of the Indian hockey team that dominated the sport in the years before World War II, the prolific Dhyan Chand played a key role in India’s three consecutive gold hauls at the Olympic Games - in 1928, 1932 and 1936.
Aug 28, 2024 · Dhyan Chand, widely regarded as one of the greatest field hockey players of all time, was born on August 29, 1905, in Allahabad, India, and passed away on December 3, 1979, in Delhi. Chand's...
Aug 28, 2020 · Leading India's charge was their centre-forward hockey player, Dhyan Chand, who top-scored with 14 goals in 5 matches en route to a gold medal in their debut appearance.
The Khel Ratna Award (Hindi pronunciation: [kʰeːl rət̪nə]), officially known as the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (transl. Major Dhyan Chand Sport Jewel Award) or formerly known as the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, is the highest sporting honour of India. [1]
Aug 29, 2024 · Major Dhyan Chand captained the Indian hockey team to three Olympic gold medals, an extraordinary achievement that remains unparalleled in the sport. On his birth anniversary, know about his alleged interaction with Adolf Hitler.
Aug 29, 2024 · In India, one name that has left an indelible mark on this magic is Major Dhyan Chand, a man whose achievements and humility continue to inspire the country. Every year, on August 29th, India celebrates National Sports Day in his honor.
May 24, 2024 · Major Dhyan Chand, the Indian Hockey legend is well-known for the goal-scoring ability that made him earn three gold medals at three consecutive Olympic events, creating history. The iconic personality has served both in Army as well as at the hockey field throughout his life.
