Question

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Major Dhyan Chand, an expert player of hockey was also the captain of the Indian hockey team. Indian hockey team won a Gold Medal in 1936 at Berlin Olympics under his captaincy. He was also part of the previous hockey teams in 1928 and 1932, which played at Olympics and won Gold Medals. 29th August, the birth date of Dhyan Chand is celebrated as the National Sports Day in India. He was known as the 'Wizard of Hockey.' He was honoured with a 'Padmabhushan' in 1956.

1. Who is called the 'Wizard of Hockey'?   [1]
2. In India, Major Dhyan Chand's birthday is celebrated as?   [1]
3. Write in short about the contribution of Major Dhyan Chand in Olympics.   [2]

Answer 1

1. Major Dhyan Chand is called the 'Wizard of Hockey'.
2. In India, Major Dhyan Chand's birthday is celebrated as the National Sports Day.
3. Major Dhyan Chand's contribution to the Olympics was phenomenal. He was a part of the Indian hockey team that won three consecutive Gold Medals in the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics, the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics, and the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Particularly notable was the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where under his captaincy, the Indian team showcased an exceptional performance and won the Gold Medal. His extraordinary skill with the hockey stick and his ability to control the game and score goals earned him the nickname 'Wizard of Hockey'. His legacy in hockey not only brought glory to India but also inspired many to take up the sport.