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Dhyan Chand (29 August 1905 – 3 December 1979) was an Indian field hockey player, who is considered as one the greatest field hockey players of all time.[3] He is known for his extraordinary goal-scoring feats, in addition to earning three Olympic gold medals (1928, 1932, and 1936) in field hockey, during an era where India was the most dominant team in Hockey.

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Dhyan Chand (29 August 1905 – 3 December 1979) was an Indian field hockey player, who is considered as one the greatest field hockey players of all time.[3] He is known for his extraordinary goal-scoring feats, in addition to earning three Olympic gold medals (1928, 1932, and 1936) in field hockey, during an era where India was the most dominant team in Hockey.

Dhyan Chand - Wikipedia
Dhyan Chand (29 August 1905 – 3 December 1979) was an Indian field hockey player, who is considered as one the greatest field hockey players of all time.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhyan_Chand
Dhyan Chand Bio, Stats, and Results - Olympics at Sports-Reference.com
Medals: 3 Gold (3 Total); Sport: Hockey; Country: India; Years: 1928, 1932, 1936; See page for full bio and event results.
http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ch/dhyan-chand-1.html
In 1936, Hitler Met Major Dhyan Chand And They Had This Epic Conversation
This happened after India beat Germany
http://www.storypick.com/hitler-and-major-dhyan-chand
Dhyan Chand Biography - Childhood, Life Achievements & Timeline
Considered to the greatest ever field hockey player, Dhyan Chand helped India win three Olympic gold medals. This biography of Dhyan Chand provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline.
http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/dhyan-chand-5335.php
Berlin Olympics 1936 - Major Dhyan Chand
Did You Know: Legend has it that the Adolf Hitler was so impressed by Dhyan Chand's wizardry with the stick that he offered the Indian a chance to move.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp5BIHbZJwU
A Historical Incident When Netaji Met Hitler
A Historical Incident When Netaji "Subhash Chandra Bose" Met "Hitler" for the First TIme - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USfglOHBwx0

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Dhyan Chand

Birth name

Dhyan Singh

Nickname(s)

The Wizard, The Magician

Born

29 August 1905^[1]
Allahabad, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, British India
(present-day Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India)

Died

3 December 1979 (aged 74)^[2]
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India

Allegiance

British India (1922–1947)

India (from 1947)

Service / branch

British Indian Army

Years of service

1922–1956

Rank

Unit

1st Brahmans
14th Punjab Regiment
Punjab Regiment

Awards

Padma Bhushan (1956)

Field hockey career

Height

169 cm (5 ft 7 in)^[3]

Playing position

National team

Years

Team

Caps

Goals

1926–1949

185

(570)

Medal record

Men's field hockey

Representing India
Olympic Games
	1928 Amsterdam	Team
	1932 Los Angeles	Team
	1936 Berlin	Team
Western Asiatic Games
	1934 Delhi	Team

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Dhyan Chand - Wikipedia
Dhyan Chand (29 August 1905 – 3 December 1979) was an Indian field hockey player, who is considered as one the greatest field hockey players of all time.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhyan_Chand
Dhyan Chand Bio, Stats, and Results - Olympics at Sports-Reference.com
Medals: 3 Gold (3 Total); Sport: Hockey; Country: India; Years: 1928, 1932, 1936; See page for full bio and event results.
http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ch/dhyan-chand-1.html
In 1936, Hitler Met Major Dhyan Chand And They Had This Epic Conversation
This happened after India beat Germany
http://www.storypick.com/hitler-and-major-dhyan-chand
Dhyan Chand Biography - Childhood, Life Achievements & Timeline
Considered to the greatest ever field hockey player, Dhyan Chand helped India win three Olympic gold medals. This biography of Dhyan Chand provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline.
http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/dhyan-chand-5335.php
Berlin Olympics 1936 - Major Dhyan Chand
Did You Know: Legend has it that the Adolf Hitler was so impressed by Dhyan Chand's wizardry with the stick that he offered the Indian a chance to move.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp5BIHbZJwU
A Historical Incident When Netaji Met Hitler
A Historical Incident When Netaji "Subhash Chandra Bose" Met "Hitler" for the First TIme - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USfglOHBwx0

Major

Dhyan Chand

Birth name

Dhyan Singh

Nickname(s)

The Wizard, The Magician

Born

29 August 1905^[1]
Allahabad, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, British India
(present-day Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India)

Died

3 December 1979 (aged 74)^[2]
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India

Allegiance

British India (1922–1947)

India (from 1947)

Service / branch

British Indian Army

Years of service

1922–1956

Rank

Unit

1st Brahmans
14th Punjab Regiment
Punjab Regiment

Awards

Padma Bhushan (1956)

Field hockey career

Height

169 cm (5 ft 7 in)^[3]

Playing position

National team

Years

Team

Caps

Goals

1926–1949

185

(570)

Medal record

Men's field hockey

Representing India
Olympic Games
	1928 Amsterdam	Team
	1932 Los Angeles	Team
	1936 Berlin	Team
Western Asiatic Games
	1934 Delhi	Team

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license