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When was the last time India won Olympic gold in field hockey?
1980
Why is field hockey India's national sport?
Although losing some interest due to cricket's increasing popularity, field hockey has been the major sport in India for the last 70 years; India was the best country at field hockey in the world for a large period of time from the late 1920s through to about 1980. They are still one of the consistently top-ten teams, and are known as a good benchmark to compare your own skills against. In India, there is almost no sport taken more seriously or participated in more often.THIS IS NOT TRUE BTE....EVERYBODY
When was the last time Toronto was in the playoffs for hockey?
2004
Which team won the 2013 hockey india league held for the first time in india?
The Ranchi Rhinos won the 2013 Hockey India League against the Delhi Wave Riders with a score of 2-1.
When did Czech Republic won the champions in hockey?
Last time the Czech Republic won was in 2010 in Germany. Last time they won olympic medal in ice hockey was in 1998 in Nagano
When was the last time Patrick Roy played hockey?
He last played in the 2002-03 season.
When was the last time the US won Olympic silver in hockey?
2010
Is hockey the national game of India?
Hockey is the National Game of India. Hockey has been played in India for time immemorial. There was a golden period of Indian hockey when hockey stalwarts of India ruled the game. On the international scenario there were no competitors to match the magical hands of Indian hockey players. The might and power of Indian hockey made India synonymous with the game. Unmatched excellence and incomparable talent of Indian players became folklore. The ball-juggling feats of players like Major Dhyanchand made people to think that Indian players used some kind of black magic. The Golden Era of hockey in India was the period from 1928 - 1956 when India won 6 successive gold medals in the Olympic Games.
Why did India selected hockey as its national game?
Hockey was selected as the National Game of India. Hockey has been played in India for time immemorial. There was a golden period of Indian hockey when hockey stalwarts of India ruled the game. On the international scenario there were no competitors to match the magical hands of Indian hockey players. The might and power of Indian hockey made India synonymous with the game. Unmatched excellence and incomparable talent of Indian players became folklore. The ball-juggling feats of players like Major Dhyanchand made people to think that Indian players used some kind of black magic. The Golden Era of hockey in India was the period from 1928 - 1956 when India won 6 successive gold medals in the Olympic Games. It was during this period the Indian Independence occurred and the fame for the game was abviously the choice for the government of India to decide Hockey as the national game.
How many Olympic medals has the Indian Hockey team won to date?
India has won 9 gold medals since the country first started participating in the Olympics in 1900. The country has won 8 gold medals in Field Hockey, and 1 gold medal in Shooting. India won its first gold medal at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics for Field Hockey. India's most recent gold medal was won at the 2008 China Olympics for Shooting.
How long did India's middle ages last for?
The same amount of time as the rest of the world's middle ages - about 900 years.
Why India cant play football world cup?
They are too focused on cricket and hockey as their national sports. At schools football is not even their top 5 sports, volleyball beats it. It's all a matter of time when when india FIFA realize they need to get their acts together. H
