Dhyan Chand Colouring Page
Here's a colouring page of Dhyan Chand, famous Indian field hockey player and Olympic gold medal winner in the 1920s and 1930s.
Dhyan Chand
Dhyan Chand (1905 – 1979) was an Indian field hockey player who is considered to be one of the greatest players of all time. He was captain of the Indian Olympic team which won three Olympic gold medals (1928, 1932, and 1936). He scored more than 400 goals during his career.
Dhyan learned to play hockey when he joined the Indian army, at the age of 16. His real name was Dhyan Singh, and his brother Roop Singh also played in the Indian team.
Fun fact: Dhyan earned the nickname "Chand", which is the Hindu for "moon", because he used to practice hockey by moonlight, in the days before flood lights!
Dhyan Chand Poster
Here's a poster of Dhyan Chand, the great Indian field hockey player who led his team to win three Olympic gold medals.
Dhyan Chand Worksheet
Kids can find out some facts about this great Indian field hockey player and Olympic gold medal winner, then fill in this fun worksheet.
Dhyan Chand Writing Page
Here's a useful printable writing page for Dhyan Chand, great field hockey player and captain of the Olympic gold medal winning Indian team in the 1920s and 1930s.
