History of hockey in India: Taught by the British, India conquered the world
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Introduced in the Indian army during British rule, hockey attracted the masses so much so that India won a hattrick of gold medals not once but twice.
By Rahul Venkat
Among the world’s premier sports with an Olympic legacy and featuring blue riband events like the World Cup, Champions Trophy and FIH Pro League, field hockey traces its roots back to the 16th century.