When was Dhyan Chand born?

When was Dhyan Chand born?

Dhyan Chand

Is Dhyan Chand was born in northern part of India?

Born on August 29, 1905, in Allahabad to Sharadha Singh and Sameshwar Singh – a soldier in the British Indian Army, Dhyan Singh was drawn towards hockey at a very early age. Like his father, he too enrolled himself in the army at the age of 16 and continued to play his favourite sport there.

Where did Dhyan Chand died?

Dhyan Chand

What was the original name of Dhyan Chand *?

Major Dhyan Chand was born in 1905. His original name was Dhyan Singh and was also known as Dhyan Chand Bais. There are two opinions on why he was called Dhyan Chand: Chand means moon in Hindi. Some say he was called Chand as he shone like the moon on the hockey field.