The Dhyan Chand Comeback

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Which tournament was the final match played in?

  • Uttar Pradesh Hockey Championship
  • Jhelum Hockey Championship
  • Punjab Indian Infantry Hockey Tournament (correct)
  • Indian Hockey League Tournament

What did Dhyan Chand's commanding officer say to him during the match?

  • Pass the ball to your teammate!
  • Stay back and defend!
  • Don't make any mistakes!
  • Go forward soldier! (correct)

How many goals did Dhyan Chand score in the final four minutes of the match?

  • 3 goals (correct)
  • 2 goals
  • 4 goals
  • 1 goal

Where was Dhyan Chand born?

<p>Uttar Pradesh, India (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Dhyan Chand stop going to school after completing class 6?

<p>His family couldn't afford his education (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Dhyan Chand: The Legendary Hockey Player

  • Dhyan Chand was a famous Indian hockey player who led his team to victory in the Punjab Indian Infantry Hockey Tournament.
  • In the final match, his team was losing by two goals, but Dhyan Chand scored three goals in the last four minutes to secure the win.
  • Dhyan Chand was born on August 29, 1905, in Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • His father, Subedar Sameshwar Dutt Singh, played hockey in the army.
  • Due to his father's frequent transfers, Dhyan Chand had to move to different cities, which affected his schooling.
  • He stopped going to school after completing class 6.
  • His family eventually settled in Jhansi, where they built a house on a small piece of land.
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