Is Dhanraj Pillay is alive?

Dhanraj Pillay (born 16 July 1968) is a retired Indian field hockey player and former captain of the Indian national team. He also looks after the Air India Sports Promotion Board as a Joint Secretary based in Mumbai.

Where was Dhanraj born?

Dhanraj Pillay

Where did Dhanraj childhood pass?

Some Lesser Known Facts About Dhanraj Pillay Dhanraj Pillay was born in a poor family, and he spent his childhood in the Ordnance Factory Staff Colony where his father was a groundsman.

How Dhanraj got his first break?

Although, he the match as a substitute player, he easily got noticed by the coaches and got his first big break, when Joaquim Carvalho requested him to join Mahindra & Mahindra.

Why was Dhanraj called toofan?

Earned nickname ‘Toofan’ in hockey community As a mature player, Dhanraj was noted for his shrewd attacking sensibilities, playing as a striker and particularly as a pacy forward, earning him the nickname Toofan in the hockey community.

What is the education of the dhanraj pillay?

He was born on the 16th of July 1968 at Khadki, a small town near Pune, Maharashtra. His father used to serve at the Ordinance Factory and little Dhanraj began playing Hockey along with his friends with the broken Hockey sticks and ragged balls. Dhanraj received his education at Sugra Vilasi Sabha School, Khadki.