| BIRTHDAY | 29 August,1905 (Tuesday) |
|---|---|
| BIRTH PLACE | Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh |
| COUNTRY | India |
| AGE (in 1979) | 74 Years Old |
| BIRTH SIGN | Virgo |
| HEIGHT | in centimeters- 171 cm in meters- 1.71 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 7” |
| WEIGHT | in Kilograms- 74 kg in Pounds- 163.14 lbs |
| CASTE | N/A |
Short Biography
Dhyan Chand was born on 29-08-1905 in Allahabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh (UP), India. He was an Indian Hockey Player and is regarded as one of the greatest players ever. He was famous for his tremendous goal-scoring triumph. He won us three Olympic Gold Medals from 1928 to 1936. He was known as “The Wizard” for his exceptional ball control.
| Other Name: | Major Dhyan Chand, The Magician, The Wizard, Hockey Ka Jaadugar |
|---|---|
| Other Professions: | Hockey Coach Army Officer |
Dhyan Chand Complete Bio & Career
Dhyan Chand Popular Videos
Honours & Awards
| AWARD NAME | AWARD CATEGORY | RECEIPT YEAR | RECEIPT FIELD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padma Bhushan | Civilian Award | 1956 | Sports |
Health Issues, Illness and Death Info
Dhyan Chand died on 03-12-1979 at the AIIMS, in Delhi. Last days before his death, he spent in his hometown of Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh.
| DEATHDAY | 3 December,1979 (Monday) |
|---|---|
| DEATH PLACE | Delhi |
| DEATH COUNTRY | India |
Dhyan Chand Family, Relatives and Other Relations
He was born to Sameshwar Dutt Singh and Sharadha Singh. He had two brothers named Roop Singh and Mool Singh. He was married to Janaki Devi. He had a son named Ashok Kumar.
Life's Important Dates Of Dhyan Chand
- ALL
- LIFE EVENTS
- FAMILY EVENTS
- DEATH
Body Measurements
| Skin Colour | Fair |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Salt & Pepper |
Personal Info
| Home Town | Allahabad, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, British India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Address | Allahabad, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, British India |
| School | N/A |
| College | Victoria College, Gwalior |
| Qualification | Graduate |
| Hobbies | Traveling, Reading, Playing Games |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Debut | International Hockey Debut - 1926 |
| Salary | N/A |
| Net Worth | N/A |
| Official Website | N/A |
Favourites
| Favorite Color | Black |
| Favorite Sport | Hockey |
| Favorite Place | Hilly Areas |
Shocking / Interesting Facts & Secrets About Dhyan Chand
- It is believed that after India defeated Germany in the 1936 Olympics final 8-1, Adolf Hitler offered him a senior post in the German Army, to which Chand refused.
- Chand played internationally from 1926 to 1949; he scored 570 goals in 185 matches according to his autobiography, Goal.
- Young Chand had no serious inclination towards sports, though he loved wrestling.
- In India, he is often referred to as Hockey Ka Jaadugar.
- He was awarded Padma Bhushan in 1956.
- On 03-12-1980, India Post issued a commemorative postage stamp in his honor.
- His birthday is celebrated every year as National Sports Day on 29th August in India.
- In 2014, his name was nominated for the Bharat Ratna award, but the award went to Sachin Tendulkar.
Dhyan Chand Age, Birthday Facts and Birthday Countdown
Dhyan Chand was 74 years 3 months & 5 days old age.
