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Tributes to one of the greatest hockey player in the world, Major Dhyan Chand Singh Bais on his birth anniversary also celebrated as #NationalSportsDay every year on 29th August.
He was the most deserving sportsperson and should have got 'Bharat Ratna' first in sports category. https://twitter.com/SurajPrSingh/status/1167008567947169794
He was the most deserving sportsperson and should have got 'Bharat Ratna' first in sports category. https://twitter.com/SurajPrSingh/status/1167008567947169794
Major Dhyan Chand was born on 29 Aug 1905 in Allahabad (Prayagraj). Born in a Rajput family, Dhyan Chand joined the Indian Army at the age of 16.
His real name was Dhyan Singh, but he was called Dhyan Chand because he used to practise in the moonlight.
#BharatRatnaForDhyanChand
His real name was Dhyan Singh, but he was called Dhyan Chand because he used to practise in the moonlight.
#BharatRatnaForDhyanChand
In the age & society of sports stars who get unending media coverage and are lapped up by big brands with billion dollar contract, it is hard to think of a name that became a sports icon by hard work. Dhyan Chand is still regarded as the greatest field hockey player of all times.
He was known for his extraordinary goal-scoring feats, in addition to earning 3 Olympic gold medals, in 1928, 1932 & 1936.
Hitler was so impressed with Maj Dhyan's skills that he offered him a position of Colonel in German Army which Dhyan Chand refused, "India is not for sale".
Hitler was so impressed with Maj Dhyan's skills that he offered him a position of Colonel in German Army which Dhyan Chand refused, "India is not for sale".
1928 Olympic Gold Medal winning Hockey Team. This was the first Gold Medal for India. India played 5 matches and won all and scored 29 goals out of which 14 goals were scored by Dhyan Chand Singh Bais and was top scorer of the Tournament. Dhyan Chand is standing fourth from left.
1932 Olympic Gold Medal wining Hockey Team. This was the second Gold Medal for India. India retained Olympic Gold it had first won in the 1928 Amsterdam Games.
25 out of 35 goals scored by India in the 1932 Olympics were by the two brothers -- Roop Singh (13) & Dhyan Chand (12).
25 out of 35 goals scored by India in the 1932 Olympics were by the two brothers -- Roop Singh (13) & Dhyan Chand (12).
1936 Olympic Gold Medal Team. The Indian Hockey team at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
The hockey brothers went on to represent the India in the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
Dhyan Chand, who was the more decorated of the two, often said about his brother, “Roop is a better player than me.”
The hockey brothers went on to represent the India in the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
Dhyan Chand, who was the more decorated of the two, often said about his brother, “Roop is a better player than me.”
Major Dhyan Chand Singh is a name that every Indian can say with pride.
Apart from hockey, Dhyan Chand was a good cricketer. He played billiards & carom with equal brilliance.
He was the prime member of Indian hockey team which brought three Olympic gold medals in field hockey.
Apart from hockey, Dhyan Chand was a good cricketer. He played billiards & carom with equal brilliance.
He was the prime member of Indian hockey team which brought three Olympic gold medals in field hockey.
Dhyan Chand Singh Bais was the greatest sportsman ever born in Indian subcontinent.
For an athlete to remain unbeaten for an entire career, in any sporting discipline, is itself a record.
Many Indians, Former hockey players and the sportsperson demand #BharatRatnaForDhyanChand.
For an athlete to remain unbeaten for an entire career, in any sporting discipline, is itself a record.
Many Indians, Former hockey players and the sportsperson demand #BharatRatnaForDhyanChand.
Remembering Major Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary, we must revisit the golden era of Indian hockey in which he played a monumental role and brought glory to the nation. In this way, we can ensure that his achievements & teachings will continue to inspire generations to come.
