Ashok Kumar, in fact, was a stalwart also – he played in four World Cups (1971, 1973, 1975, 1978) two Olympics (1972 and 1976) as well as three Asian Games (1970, 1974, 1978).

On the occasion of National Sports Day today ufffd " the birth anniversary of Dhyan Chand ufffd " the hockey wizard's son tells MiD DAY how his departed father would have been sad to accept ...

His father Ahmed Sher Khan had been a teammate of Dhyan Chand's at the 1936 Olympics, so Ashok could understand the kind of pressure he was under. But, with just 12 minutes to go, Aslam converted ...

Major Dhyan Chand didn't want Ashok Kumar to take to the game, disappointed by what he got in return for his stupendous service to the nation. After wearing three Olympic gold medals ...

Major Dhyan Chand, whose name is synonymous with Indian hockey, represented the country from 1925 to 1949. His career was nothing short of phenomenal, with over 1500 goals scored in 185 matches.

But the glory days continued well until 1975 when Dhyan Chand's son Ashok Kumar scored against Pakistan in the World Cup final to give the Indians their only gold in the history of the competition.

Mumbai: Hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand's son Ashok Kumar's application to the sports ministry to consider his father's candidature for the country's highest civilian honour had been approved long ...

NEW DELHI: Indian sports legend and three times Olympic Champion Major Dhyan Chand's Olympian son Ashok Kumar said that political considerations in selection of ...

Major Dhyan Chand's birth anniversary is celebrated as National Sports Day on August 29 in India. On the occasion, his son Ashok Kumar who is also an Olympian unveiled his father's statue in ...

Ashok Kumar kept. Close this menu. Thursday, 12 June 2025 . Thursday, 12 June 2025. Home; Delhi; India; ... Historic moment witnessed as Ashok Kumar unveils statue of his father Dhyan Chand.

Ashok Kumar expressed his feelings after unveiling the statue of his father saying that Dhyan Chand's qualities and efficiency has influenced the country and its self-respect. A son got the chance ...