Question

Where was the hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand born?
1. Kanpur
2. Lucknow
3. Meerut
4. Allahabad

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Allahabad

The correct answer is Allahabad.

• 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.
• Known as The Wizard or The Magician of hockey for his superb ball control.
• The Government of India awarded Chand India's third highest civilian honor of Padma Bhushan in 1956.

• The coach of the Indian Hockey team is Graham Reid.
• Manager of Indian Hockey team Arjun Halappa.
• Captain of Indian Hockey team Manpreet Singh.
• Major Chand played internationally from 1926 to 1949, he scored 570 goals in 185 matches according to his autobiography, Goal.
• His birthday, 29 August, is celebrated as National Sports Day in India every year.