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Major Dhyan Chand, an expert player of hockey, was also the captain of the Indian hockey team. The Indian hockey team won a Gold Medal in 1936 at the Berlin Olympics under his captaincy. He was also part of the previous hockey teams in 1928 and 1932, which played at the Olympics and won Gold Medals. 29th August, the birth date of Dhyan Chand, is celebrated as the National Sports Day in India. He was known as the ‘Wizard of Hockey’ and was honoured with a Padma Bhushan in 1956. 

Question: 1

Whois called the ‘Wizard of Hockey’?

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Major Dhyan Chand is known as the ‘Wizard of Hockey’ due to his exceptional dribbling skills and goal-scoring ability
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Question: 2

In India, Major Dhyan Chand’s birthday is celebrated as

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29th August, the birth date of Major Dhyan Chand, is celebrated as National Sports Day in India to honor his contributions to Indian hockey.
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Question: 3

Write in short about the contribution of Major Dhyan Chand in Olympics.

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• Major Dhyan Chand led the Indian hockey team to three consecutive Olympic gold medals in 1928 (Amsterdam), 1932 (Los Angeles), and 1936 (Berlin).
• His leadership and goal-scoring ability made India the dominant force in world hockey.
• In the 1936 Berlin Olympics, he scored 3 goals in the final match, securing India’s gold medal victory.
• His remarkable achievements earned him the Padma Bhushan in 1956.
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