Author: Sajag Raman Srivastava

Shankar Lakshman, India’s pioneering goalkeeper-captain, redefined hockey with his daredevil goalkeeping, leading India to Olympic gold in 1956 and 1964. His legacy, a symbol of resilience and love for the sport, endures beyond the field.

In the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, Jadhav stunned the audience by defeating opponent after opponent with ease in the first 5 rounds of bantamweight freestyle wrestling. In the sixth round the adept was asked to fight Soviet Union’s Rashid Mammadbeyov.

Bhagwat Chandrasekhar made his test debut for India against England at Mumbai in 1964. He was able to pick 4 wickets in the match.

Under Syed’s managerial period from 1951 to 1962, Indian football reached new heights. The Indian team started the 1950s with victory in the 1951 Asian Games.

Mehboob Shamsher Khan became the first Indian swimmer in 1956 to represent India in swimming at the Olympics. Khan’s record remains intact today.

Hockey in India holds a distinct place in the hearts of the people. It is the sport that has brought