National Sports Day: Rare pictures from 1936 Olympics to celebrate Dhyan Chand’s birthday

They say sports has a uniquely unifying power and rightly so! Today, on National Sports Day, Global sports brand PUMA and India’s biggest Fashion Destination Myntra pay tribute to Indian Hockey ‘Wizard’, Major Dhyan Chand with some exclusive pictures of the legendary hockey player.

Often called a ‘magician’ on the hockey field, Major Dhyan Chand is known for his extra-ordinary goal-scoring feats and his pivotal role in winning gold medals for India in several International matches.

Dhyan Chand dominated the golden era of hockey, scoring over 400 goals in his 22 year-long career. A force to reckon with, Major Dhyan Chand, made the nation proud and taught us invaluable life lessons through sports.

In one of the pictures, the victorious Indian hockey captain, Major Dhyan Chand and the Indian National Hockey team at the 1936 games in Berlin.

Image credit: Boria Majumdar collection

In a bid to honour the legendary hockey player, the country’s leading sports personalities including the likes of Indian national team goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu Indian women’s wicket-keeper batter Sushma Verma among others paid their tribute.

Image credit: Boria Majumdar collection

Today, as we redefine the meaning of sport arenas – from stadiums to our streets and living rooms – we salute the legend that united the nation through sport. On #NationalSportsDay, and forever, we stay #UnitedInSport.

“The man who led the charge for India Flag of India in an all-conquering era. Happy birthday Major Dhyan Chand #NationalSportsDay #1936 #UnitedinSport #India #Gold,” Sushma Verma tweeted.

The man who led the charge for India in an all-conquering era. Happy birthday Major Dhyan Chand #NationalSportsDay #1936 #UnitedinSport #India #Gold pic.twitter.com/67UdCGHv56

— Sushma Verma (@ImSushVerma) August 29, 2020