Hockey’s magician Dhyan Chand’s legacy endures in Visakhapatnam
Hockey personalities in Visakhapatnam celebrated National Sports Day by honoring the legacy of Major Dhyan Chand. Local coaches and players reflected on how his legendary skill and the history of Indian hockey inspired generations to take up the sport.
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It highlights the cultural impact of sports icons on regional development and the historical pride associated with India's dominance in field hockey.
As India observes National Sports Day on Saturday, marking the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, hockey personalities in Visakhapatnam recalled his enduring influence on the sport and on generations of players from the region.
June Gallyot, District Sports Development Officer, said she had a personal connection to the Dhyan Chand family. “As the first girl from Andhra Pradesh to have represented the country in hockey, and then later becoming a professional hockey coach, I had the honour of playing along with Dhyan Chand’s granddaughter Nidhi,” she said, adding that his son, Ashok Kumar, was also a celebrated player. “The whole family are into the game of hockey,” she said.
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