Eight Olympic Golds in 100 years: Indian hockey gears up for centenary celebrations

Hockey India on Tuesday unveiled a month-long campaign to mark the centenary celebrations of Indian hockey, which will culminate on November 7, a day that commemorates 100 years since the formation of the country’s first hockey administrative body in 1925.

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Three years after its establishment, India clinched its first Olympic gold medal atthe 1928 Amsterdam Games, defeating the Netherlands in thefinal,a triumph that marked the beginning of a glorious chapter in world hockey. Between 1928 and 1959, India dominated the sport, winning six consecutive Olympic gold medals and establishing an enduring legacy unmatched to this day.

With a total of eight Olympic golds, one silver and four bronze medals, India remains the most successful hockey nation in Olympic history. The country also lifted the 1975 Hockey World Cup and boasts an impressive record at the Asian Games, winning four gold, nine silver and three bronze medals. The Indian women’s team has also contributed to the legacy with seven Asian Games medals to its credit.