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Major Dhyan Chand Singh

Indian field hockey player (1905–1979)

  • Fame60.4
  • Momentum10.0
  • Wikipedia42.4K
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Lived 1905–1979, aged 74India
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    47 languages
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  • Era
    1905–1979
    Aged 74
  • Awards
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Updated 2026-09-07

Major Dhyan Chand was an Indian field hockey player. He is widely regarded as the greatest field hockey player in history. He was known for his extraordinary ball control and goal-scoring feats, in addition to earning three Olympic gold medals, in 1928, 1932 and 1936, during an era where India dominated field hockey. Dhyan Chand's influence extended beyond these victories, as India won the field hockey event in seven out of eight Olympics from 1928 to 1964.

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  • Padma Bhushan
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60.4
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Momentum10.0
Historical22.9
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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