Major Dhyan chand

Dhyan Chand

 (29 August 1905 – 3 December 1979) was an Indian field hockey player. He is known as one of the greatest field hockey players of all time.^[2][1][3][4] His skill is compared to footballer Pelé.^[5][6][3]

Major Dhyan Chand PB
Birth name	Dhyan Singh
Nickname	The Wizard
Born	29 August 1905 Allahabad, United Provinces, British India
Died	3 December 1979(aged 74)[1] Delhi, India
Allegiance	India  India
Service/branch	British Indian Army  Indian Army
Years of service	1921–1956
Rank	Major
Unit	Punjab Regiment

Dhyan Chand

Sport
Sport	Field hockey
Position	Centre Forward
Medal record Men's Field Hockey Representing  India Olympic Games 1928 Amsterdam Team Competition 1932 Los Angeles Team 1936 Berlin Team

His birthday, 29th August, is celebrated as National Sports Day in India every year.^[7][8] He received the Padma Bhushan from the Government of India in 1956.^[9]

Chand earned three Olympic gold medals in field hockey. These were at the 1928, 1932, and 1936 games.^[10]