The Wizard- Major Dhyan Chand

The Wizard- Major Dhyan Chand

a.Why was Dhyan Chand nicknamed ‘the wizard’?
A.When the Indian team toured the United States of America, Europe and Ceylon
(now Sri Lanka) winning 34 out of 37 matches, Chand scored 133 of the 338
Indian goals. Thus he earned the title ‘Hockey kaJaadugar’ or wizard.

b. Besides hockey, what were Dhyan Chand’s other interests?
A.Besides hockey, Dhyan Chand loved to fish and hunt. He also took joy in
cooking and serving his close friends. He played billiards, cricket and carrom.
He loved photography.

c. How and when did Dyan Chand practise his game?
A.Dhyan joined the Indian Army at the age of sixteen. He used to practise
playing hockey during the night, after his duty hours. He waited for the moonto come out as the visibility in the field improved. Also, it is said he used to practice on the railway tracks. He used to keep the ball on one of the tracks and keep playing it up to 1 to 2 km without letting it fall.

d.How is Dhyan Chand commemorated in India?
A. August 29, Dhyan Chand’s birthday, is celebrated as National Sports Day in
India. India’s highest award for lifetime achievement in sports is the Dhyan
Chand Award which started in 2002. The National Stadium, Delhi was renamed
Dhyan Chand National Stadium in 2002 in his honour. He was also conferred
with the ‘Gem of India’ award in 2012 posthumously.

e.Why did Dhyan Chand not accept Hitler’s offer?
A.Dhyan Chand did not accept Hitler’s offer because he did not play for money

but for his country.

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