Major Dhyan Chand
National Sports Day
Born on August 29, 1905, in Allahabad (now Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh
A HOCKEY LEGEND Joined the British Indian Army in 1922 at the age of 16
Scored over 400 goals in 185 international matches and over 1,000 goals in his entire career
Earned nicknames like "The Wizard" and "The Magician" for his extraordinary ball control and goal-scoring abilities
Led India to three consecutive Olympic gold medals in 1928, 1932, and 1936
Awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian honour, in 1956
Served in the Indian Army until 1956, retiring with the rank of Major.
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, 2024
- Gukesh dommaraju
- Harmanpreet singh
- Manu Bhaker
- Praveen Kumar
