HOCKEY PLAYER DHYAN CHAND

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dhyan chand

Major Dhyan ‘Chand’ Singh (ध्यान ‘चंद’ सिंह; August 29, 1905 – December 3, 1979), better known as Dhyan Chand (ध्यान चंद) was an Indian hockey player, widely regarded as the greatest player of all time .

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Dhyan Chand

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Major Dhyan ‘Chand’ Singh (August 29, 1905 – December 3, 1979), better known as Dhyan Chand was an Indian hockey player, widely regarded as the greatest player of all time. A legendary center-forward, he is remembered for his goal-scoring feats, first as a player and later as captain. Chand won 3 Olympic gold medals (1928 Amsterdam, 1932 Los Angeles, 1936 Berlin) and was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India’s third highest civilian honour, in 1956. He was the elder brother of fellow player Roop Singh. He got the title ‘चंद’ or Chand (literally Moon) from his first coach, Pankaj Gupta, who had predicted that he would one day shine like one. Even today, Chand remains a figure of veneration, and a number of legends about him are famous in the realm of Indian sport.

FIH London 2012 Olympic Hockey qualifying tournament

Indian field hockey players pose with their trophy after their victory over France at the end of the men’s final FIH London 2012 Olympic Hockey qualifying tournament field hockey match between India and France at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on February 26, 2012. AFP PHOTO/Prakash SINGH (Photo credit should read PRAKASH SINGH/AFP/Getty Images)

FIH London 2012 Olympic Hockey qualifying tournament

Indian players celebrate a goal during the men’s field hockey finals match between India and France of the FIH London 2012 Olympic Hockey qualifying tournament at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on February 26, 2012. AFP PHOTO/Prakash SINGH (Photo credit should read PRAKASH SINGH/AFP/Getty Images)