Remembering the winner of three Olympic gold medals in field hockey on his Birth Anniversary. Indian Hockey player Dhyan Chand was undoubtedly one of the best sportsmen ever to have graced the game. Dhyan Chand was born on 29 August, 1905 at Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh. The title “Chand” was given by his first coach, who predicted that he would one day shine like a moon. His father was in Army and he followed in the footsteps of his father when he joined the army his love affair with the hockey b

Remembering the legendary 'Wizard of Hockey', Major Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary! A three-time Olympic gold medalist and a pioneer of Indian hockey. Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India #MajorDhyanChand #WizardOfHockey | Doordarshan National (DD1)

Prasar Bharati Archives remembering Major Dhyan Chand who is widely considered to be the best hockey player of all time. He played a pivotal role in winning three consecutive Olympic gold medals in 1928, 1932 and 1936 for the country. shorts, reels #Hockey #IndiaAtOlympics #DhyanChand #Gold #Medals #anniversary | Prasar Bharati Archives