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Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium

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Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Phone:
+91 11 2338 9740

Address:
India Gate | Near Connaught Place, New Delhi, India

Dhyan Chand was an Indian Hockey player, who is considered as one of the greatest Hockey players in the history of the sport. He is known for his extraordinary goal-scoring feats, in addition to earning three Olympic gold medals in field hockey, during an era where India was the most dominant team in Hockey. His influence extended beyond these victories, as India won the men's field hockey gold medal in seven out of eight Olympics from 1928 to 1964. Such was his aura that it is believed that after India defeated Germany in the 1936 Olympics final 8-1, Hitler offered him a senior post in the German Army after witnessing his splendid performance to which he refused and stated that India was and will be his country.Known as The Wizard or The Magician of hockey for his superb ball control, Chand played his final international match in 1948, having scored more than 400 goals during his international career.The Government of India awarded him the third highest civilian honour of Padma Bhushan in 1956. His birthday, 29 August, is celebrated as National Sports Day in India every year.
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