Question

Dhyan Chand was associated with which of the following sports?
1. Wrestling
2. Boxing
3. Cricket
4. Hockey

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Hockey

The correct answer is Hockey.

• Dhyan Chand was associated with Hockey.
• 29 August is celebrated as National Sports Day in India every year.

 

• Major Dhyan Chand (29 August 1905 – 3 December 1979) was an Indian field hockey player widely regarded as the greatest in the history of the sport.
• He was known for his extraordinary goal-scoring feats, in addition to earning three Olympic gold medals, in 1928, 1932, and 1936, during an era where India dominated field hockey.
• His influence extended beyond these victories, as India won the field hockey event in seven out of eight Olympics from 1928 to 1964.
• Known as The Wizard or The Magician of hockey for his superb ball control, Chand played internationally from 1926 to 1949.
• He scored 570 goals in 185 matches according to his autobiography, Goal. 
• The Government of India awarded Chand India's third highest civilian honour of Padma Bhushan in 1956. 
• His birthday, 29 August, is celebrated as National Sports Day in India every year.