Who among the following was part of the gold medal winning Indian hockey team of 1928 Summer Olympics?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Major Dhyan Chand -
The 1928 Amsterdam Olympics was a milestone in the history of Indian hockey, as it was the year India won its first Olympic gold medal.
He was a field hockey player who played international hockey from 1926 to 1949.
He was a three-time Olympic gold medalist, winning gold medals in the 1928, 1932, and 1936 Olympic editions.
His exceptional skills in the sport earned him the title of 'Wizard of Hockey.'
Major Dhyan Chand retired from the Army as a Major in 1956 and was awarded the Padma Bhushan.
National Sports Day is celebrated every year on August 29, Major Dhyan Chand's birth anniversary, to honor his contributions and promote sports culture.