Indian hockey players biography samples

Indian hockey players have a remarkable aplomb and the nation stands as one of the top strong teams of field hockey in the world.

Field Hockey Sport in India

Indian hockey history begins with the British soldier colonial era.

From to Calcutta became the first city to form a hockey club followed by Bombay and Punjab. India first hockey association was founded in and was called the Bengal Hockey Association. Organizations appeared in cities like Bombay, Bihar, Orissa and Delhi as the game gained popularity.

Indian hockey players biography samples

India took home the gold medal in hockey at the Olympic Games in Amsterdam. India has won the Olympic Hockey Championship five times running. India&#;s successful Olympic hockey campaign was the reason the Indian Hockey Federation became well-known.

Dhyan Chand, Allen, Norris, Pinniger, Yusuf Gateley and Cullen were the top Indian hockey players.

Hockey is also being played by women in India. Hockey for women has been included in the Asiad They