Key facts
- Born
- 29 August 1905, Prayagraj
- Died
- 3 December 1979, Delhi
- State of birth
- Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
- Sector
- Hockey
- Profession
- Indian field hockey player (1905–1979)
- Gender
- Male
Biography
Major Dhyan Chand was an Indian field hockey player. He is widely regarded as the greatest field hockey player 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. Dhyan Chand's 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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Timeline
- 1905Born in Prayagraj
- 1979Dies in Delhi
Sources & licences
- English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · 3/5
- हिंदी विकिपीडिया (CC BY-SA 4.0) · 3/5
- Wikidata (CC0) · 3/5
- Wikimedia Commons (Public domain) · The original uploader was Faizhaider at English Wikipedia.