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Dhyan Chand, Hitler and Olympic gold: On Indian hockey’s centenary, hockey great Aslam Sher Khan takes a trip down memory lane
November 09, 2025 9:59 am
As the centenary celebrations of Indian hockey took place at the Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi, Aslam was fixated on the 1936 gold medal-winning team picture, recalling the stories he grew up listening to from his father.
National Sports Day: Story of Dhyan Chand, India’s first sporting superstar
August 31, 2024 7:50 pm
National Sports Day 2024: Who was Dhyan Chand? Why does he mean so much to Indian sports? On the 119th anniversary of his birth, here is the story of India’s first sporting superstar.
National Sports Day 2024: 10 inspiring sports autobiographies you must read
August 30, 2024 9:01 am
National Sports Day 2024: Here are 10 books to read that offer an insight into the lives of legendary sportsmen and women, how they transcended the challenges, and what it takes to achieve greatness.
Watch Sachin Tendulkar roll back the years and bat again
August 30, 2022 5:42 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also greeted people on the National Sports Day on Monday and said the recent years have been great for sports.
Renaming Khel Ratna award not people's wish, but 'political game': Sena
August 09, 2021 2:04 pm
Making the announcement, Prime Minister Modi had said he had been getting many requests from citizens across India to name the Khel Ratna Award after Major Dhyan Chand.
Explained: Why is Dhyan Chand important for Indian sport?
August 13, 2021 2:51 pm
Dhyan Chand was the first superstar of hockey, considered a wizard or magician of the game.
Ranbir Kapoor keen to play Dhyan Chand in biopic
October 24, 2014 12:38 pm
Karan Johar took to Twitter to announce that he will be producing a film on the life of the legendary hockey player the late Dhyan Chand
Karan Johar to make biopic on hockey legend Dhyan Chand, will Shah Rukh Khan play the lead?
October 07, 2014 12:27 pm
Karan Johar has bought the rights to make a biopic on hockey legend Dhyan Chand.
Ranbir to play Dhyan Chand?
August 01, 2014 1:00 am
If all goes well, Ranbir Kapoor might end up essaying the role of legendary Indian hockey star Dhyan Chand on the big screen
India hockey coach Walsh focuses on new techniques before side leaves for Europe
April 08, 2014 11:34 am
Walsh was happy with the team’s preparation for the exposure tour, where India will play five matches.
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