History of Hockey in India

In which year did India win its first Olympic gold medal in hockey?

• 1928

• 1932

• 1936

• 1948

Who is known as the "Wizard" of Indian hockey?

• Balbir singh

• Dhyan chand

• Dhanraj pillai

• Sardar singh

India won how many consecutive Olympic golds from 1928 to 1956?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 8

Which city hosted the first-ever Hockey World Cup in 1971?

• Barcelona

• Lahore

• Kuala Lumpur

• New delhi

When did India last win the men’s Hockey World Cup?

• 1982

• 1975

• 1998

• 2002

In which year did women's hockey debut in the Olympics?

• 1980

• 1984

• 1988

• 1992

Who was the captain of the Indian team during the 1975 World Cup victory?

• Ajit Pal Singh

• Zafar Iqbal

• Ashok Kumar

• Pargat singh

Which Indian player scored a hat-trick in the 1952 Olympic final?

• Dhayn Chand

• Balbir Singh sr.

• Roop Singh

• Leslie Claudius

Which state is known as the “Hockey Capital of India”?

• Madhya Pradesh

• Punjab

• Uttarpradesh

• Odisha

What is the name of the national hockey tournament in India named after a legendary player?

• Major Dhyan Chand Tournament

• Ranjit Singh Gold Cup

• Dhyan Chand Trophy

• Dhanraj Pillai Cup