Dhyan Chand
(Search results - 14)Lifestyle NewsJan 29, 2024, 12:26 PM IST
Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore: From a Sports Star to a Political Leader
Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore is the current Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Department of Rajasthan. He is the recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri and Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.
BiographySep 19, 2023, 1:44 PM IST
Dhyan Chand’s Biography | Birth | Family | Hockey Matches | Records | Olympic Wins
Dhyan Chand is considered the greatest player in the history of hockey. He is also called the ‘Magician of Hockey’. In December 1934, Dhyan Chand was appointed as the captain of the team. Dhyan Chand has won 3 Olympic gold medals (1928, 1932, 1936) for his country.
BiographySep 7, 2023, 2:08 PM IST
Manpreet Singh’s Biography | Birth | Debut | Marriage | Facts
Manpreet Singh is an Indian hockey player. He rose to prominence in 2021, when India won the bronze medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics (Tokyo) under his leadership. This was India’s first Olympic medal in hockey since 1980.
Beyond NewsAug 6, 2021, 1:12 PM IST
Khel Ratna Award renamed as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Twitter that the exceptional performance of the men's and women's hockey teams had captured the imagination of the entire nation.
IndiaAug 29, 2020, 6:17 PM IST
From PM Modi’s tribute to Dhyan Chand to Suresh Raina’s return, watch MyNation in 100 seconds
PM Narendra Modi paid tribute to Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day. Chennai Super Kings CEO KS Viswanathan has issued a statement on Suresh Raina's return to India. Watch MyNation in 100 seconds for today’s (August 1) news stories
SportsAug 29, 2020, 12:56 PM IST
National Sports Day: PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Major Dhyan Chand
There is a reason why August 29 is celebrated as National Sports Day in India. It is the birthday of Major Dhyan Chand, one of the greatest field hockey players of all time.
Other SportsAug 30, 2019, 1:09 PM IST
ISSF World Cup: Abhishek Verma wins gold in Rio de Janeiro; dedicates medal to Major Dhyan Chand
Abhishek Verma, a part-time lawyer, shot 244.2 in the eight-man final on Thursday, while the 17-year-old Chaudhary's 221.9 was good enough to get him the bronze after five gold medals this year
IndiaAug 29, 2019, 7:57 PM IST
Deep Dive with Abhinav Khare: Remembering Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day
On legendary hockey player Dhyan Chand's 144th birth anniversary, Deep Dive with Abhinav Khare reminds us of the hero who won us so many laurels even when the country was not independent
IndiaAug 29, 2019, 7:08 PM IST
National Sports Day 2019: Andhra Pradesh government holds cycle rally in Vijayawada
On National Sports Day, a cycle rally was organised in Andhra Pradesh to give awareness to people to be physically fit. The National Sports Day in India is celebrated on August 29, on the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand
SportsAug 29, 2019, 8:40 AM IST
National Sports Day 2019: All you need to know about this special day; PM Modi to launch ‘Fit India Movement’
Today (August 29) is National Sports Day. To commemorate the legendary Indian hockey player Major Dhyan Chand’s birth anniversary, it was decided in 2012 to celebrate it as National Sports Day.
IndiaNov 8, 2018, 10:35 AM IST
A day after Diwali, Delhi-NCR covered in thick smog, PM 2.5 level touches 999
The morning after Diwali, Anand Vihar recorded the air quality index at an alarming 999. The AQI around Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium touched 999, all under the "hazardous" category
SportsAug 29, 2018, 3:58 PM IST
National Sports Day: On Dhyan Chand's birth anniversary, here are some interesting facts about 'The Wizard'
National Sports Day in India is celebrated on August 29, on the birth anniversary of hockey legend Dhyan Chand.
IndiaAug 29, 2018, 1:29 PM IST
EntertainmentJul 15, 2018, 1:58 PM IST
Soorma drives home national pride, 10 more sports biopics in the pipeline
As Hima Das makes our hearts swell with pride and Soorma increases the sporting flavour of the season, we get you 10 sports biopics in the making that salute our biggest sports heroes.