The Life and Times of Major Dhyanchand
| Author | Rachna Bhola 'Yamini' |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Prabhat Prakashan Pvt Ltd |
| ISBN | 978-9351866015 |
| Book Type | Hardbound |
| Item Weight | 0.2 kg |
The Life and Times of Major Dhyanchand
Major Dhyanchand's name is synonymous with Indian hockey. The great hockey player was born on 29th August, 1905 in Allahabad. His father was serving in the British Indian Army and played hockey. The life of Dhyanchand was full of achievements. He not only played hockey but excelled in it and won many medals for himself and India. His fame grew in the World of Hockey to the extent that once Adolf Hitler offered him citizenship of Germany and post of Colonel in his army. Even today, Dhyanchand remains a legendary figure in the Indian and world hockey. The country celebrates his birthday as National Sports Day to honour his services to the nation.The life and times of the legendary Hockey player of India, who endorsed Hockey as India's National Game._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Contents's Note —Pgs. 51. Dhyansingh Turns Major Dhyanchand —Pgs. 112. First Tour Abroad —Pgs. 163. Towards a Bright Future —Pgs. 234. Amsterdam Olympics: A New Page in History —Pgs. 295. 1928 – Golden Glory —Pgs. 346. 1932 – Los Angeles —Pgs. 467. Constitution of the Olympic Team —Pgs. 518. An Eventful Voyage —Pgs. 559. Aloha-Aloha —Pgs. 6010. Victory in 1932 Olympics —Pgs. 6211. Marian Cricket Ground —Pgs. 6712. Dhyanchand's Dilemma —Pgs. 7013. The Olympic Team Returns to India —Pgs. 7514. Pleasant Memories of Jhansi —Pgs. 7715. Captaincy of Hockey Team —Pgs. 8116. Not an Easy Victory —Pgs. 8517. Matching New Zealand —Pgs. 8918. Captaincy in Berlin Olympics —Pgs. 9419. Selection of Team —Pgs. 9720. Setting Out on Voyage —Pgs. 10121. Berlin Olympics in 1936 —Pgs. 10522. Practice Match Proved a Teacher —Pgs. 10923. Inauguration of Berlin Olympics —Pgs. 11324. The Inspiring Tricolour —Pgs. 11725. India-Germany Final Match —Pgs. 12026. Closing Ceremony —Pgs. 12527. Return from Berlin —Pgs. 12928. The African Tour —Pgs. 13229. Final Days of Life —Pgs. 13430. Honours and Rewards —Pgs. 138Timeline —Pgs. 143
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