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Download Solution PDFWho was the first captain of India Hockey Team in Olympics?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Jaipal Singh Munda.Key Points
- Jaipal Singh Munda was the first captain of India Hockey Team in Olympics.
- He led the Indian team in the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics where they won their first Olympic gold medal.
- Jaipal Singh Munda was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and politician who also played a crucial role in the development of Indian hockey.
Additional Information
- Krishan Lal was an Indian hockey player who played in the 1956, 1960 and 1964 Olympics.
- He was known for his exceptional goal-scoring ability.
- Dhyan Chand was one of the greatest hockey players of all time.
- He played for India in the 1928, 1932 and 1936 Olympics and won three Olympic gold medals.
- He was known for his incredible skills and is often referred to as the 'wizard of hockey'.
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