When we mastered the masters
As 'Gold' makes it to theatres, Balbir Singh (Sr) relives the memories of 1948 Olympics when the Indian hockey team routed Great Britain in the final
Vijay Lokapally
FINISHING TOUCH: Balbir Singh attacking the Great Britain goal during the Olympic final at Wembley Stadium in London
Indian hockey is symbolised by two iconic names – Dhyan Chand and Balbir Singh (Sr). Dhyan Chand, winner of the gold in 1928, 1932 and 1936, is remembered every year when August 29, his birthday, is celebrated as the National Sports Day.