The Indian men's hockey team won its last Olympic gold medal in which year?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer:
1980
Explanation:
The Indian men's hockey team won its last Olympic gold medal at the 1980 Moscow Summer Olympics. Led by captain Vasudevan Baskaran, the team defeated Spain 4-3 in the final to claim India's record-extending 8th Olympic gold medal in field hockey.
Key Points:
The 1980 Moscow Olympics gold was India's last gold medal in men's hockey to date, though the team later won a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and another bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
India dominated Olympic field hockey for decades, winning six consecutive gold medals from 1928 to 1956.
Vasudevan Baskaran was the captain of the 1980 gold-medal-winning squad, and legendary goalkeeper Allan Schofield was part of that winning team.
Important Questions and Answers:
Question: In which city were the 1980 Summer Olympics held, where India won its last hockey gold?
Answer: Moscow, Soviet Union.
Question: Who was the captain of the Indian men's hockey team when they won the gold medal in 1980?
Answer: Vasudevan Baskaran.