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He was the master magician of hockey and undoubtedly the finest hockey player in the world, even today. Dhyan Singh got the name 'Chand' after his fellow players noticed him practicing generally ...
The Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honor given by Hockey India to individuals who have significantly contributed to the growth and success of Indian hockey.
That was the reward I got from my father." Dhyan Chand was happy. Ashok Kumar, and India, were world champions. The nation, and hockey's First Family, were Kings of the sport again.
Taking to X, Mandaviya posted a picture of him playing floral tribute to the hockey legend in front of his statue at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi.
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya paid tribute to 'Hockey Wizard' Major Dhyan Chand on his 45th death anniversary on Tuesday at the Major Dhyan Chand ...
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium was built in 1933 as a gift to Delhi from the Maharaja of Bhavnagar. Originally designed as a multipurpose venue, it was initially named the Irwin Amphitheatre.
Indian men’s hockey team will be playing for the first time at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium since 2014 as hockey returns to the iconic stadium in the national capital.
Odisha government’s seminal decision to help Indian hockey find its home in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela was a major factor in the shift of momentum, which can swing once again if the fans show up.
New Delhi: Once it chronicled Mir Ranjan Negi's epic fall from grace, Dhanraj Pillay's artistic spadework and Sandeep Singh's muscular drag-flicks but through the past decade, Major Dhyan Chand ...
The Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium will see two 'Tests' against Germany on October 23 and 24.
In a rare interview, the legendary Major Dhyan Chand shares insights on how foreign nations used footage of Indian hockey players for training the young kids in their country during his days.