Interesting facts about Dhyan Chand, The man who introduced indian hockey to the world.

The man Dhyan Chand, yes the man was genius and wizard when it came to wielding the stick.

The man was champ. of India's successful hockey champaigns in 1928, 1932 and 1936 when india won gold at olympics.

But there is more to him than just what we have seen him in the field.

Here are some facts about Dhyan Chand:-

1. His name was Dhyan Singh, he got the name Dhyan Chand because he use to practice under the moonlight.

2. At age 16, the british army employed him as a Sepoy.

3. Hitler was so impressed by his game and he offerd him German citizenship and rank of Colonel in the German Army.

4. Officials in Netherlands broke his stick to check if there was a magnet, so good was his game.

5. Dayan Chand has scored over 400 in his career spanning 22years [1926-1948]

6. When he left army in 1956, he was a major.

7. In 1956 he recieved the Padma Bhushan...

8.Batting legend told him that he scored goals like he scored runs.

9. His b'day is celebrated as National Sports day.

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