Dhyan Chand
Indian field hockey player (1905–1979)
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Major Dhyan Chand was an Indian field hockey player, widely regarded as one of the greatest field hockey players in history. He was known for his extraordinary ball control and goal-scoring feats, in addition to earning three Olympic gold medals, in 1928, 1932 and 1936, during an era where India dominated field hockey. His influence extended beyond these victories, as India won the field hockey event in seven out of eight Olympics from 1928 to 1964.
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National Sports Day 2022: Know why August 29 is celebrated as Rashtriya Khel DivasTo honour the hockey star, National Sports Day is observed on August 29-Dhyan Chand's birthday.DNA - Published | |
Renaming Khel Ratna award not people's wish, but 'political game': Shiv SenaIndia's highest sporting honour Khel Ratna Award, which was named after former PM Rajiv Gandhi, was on Friday rechristened in the honour of hockey wizard Dhyan Chand, following the admirable..IndiaTimes - Published | |
On 'public wish', Khel Ratna renamed after Dhyan ChandIndiaTimes - Published | |
Congress welcomes Khel Ratna Award renaming, accuses PM of playing 'myopic politics'The Congress on Friday welcomed the renaming of India's highest sporting honour Khel Ratna Award in the name of hockey legend Dhyan Chand but accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of playing "myopic..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Faceoff: Bouquets and brickbats follow as Modi renames Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna after Major Dhyan ChandWhile India's sporting fraternity and many on social media welcomed the renaming of the Khel Ratna in the honour of hockey wizard, there were others who questioned why the biggest cricket stadium in..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Khel Ratna named after Major Dhyan Chand: Things to know about the hockey legendPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced his government's decision to rename the Khel Ratna award- the highest sporting honour of the nation - after Major Dhyan Chand. Here are the key things..IndiaTimes - Published | |
