Dhyan Chand

Major "Dhyan Chand" Singh (1905-08-29–1979-12-03) was a former Indian hockey player and Olympian. Regarded as the best hockey player ever, and mesmerised Adolf Hitler for his exploits in the sport. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian honour. he got the title "Chand" or (moon) from his first coach, Pankaj Gupta, who predicted he would one day shine like a chand or moon. Dhyan Chand was affectionately called Dadda.

Early life

Dhyan Chand was born to a Rajput family in Prayag in Uttar Pradesh. His father was an army subedar. Soon afterwards he moved to Jhansi where he spent his formative years. After an early education he joined the Indian Army at the age of 16, in 1922. He was a Sepoy of the 14 Punjab Regiment.. Subedar-Major Bhole Tiwari of Brhamin regiment noticed his excellent dribbling skills and knack for scoring goals.

Related Topics:
Rajput - Prayag - Uttar Pradesh - Subedar - Jhansi - Indian Army - 1922 - Sepoy - Punjab - Brhamin

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