Hockey is one of the world's most ancient games.The British made hockey popular in the indian subcontinent in the late 19th century,and since then ,Indians have loved hockey,and excelled at it.
India has won the Olympic Gold Medal in hockey, not once ,but eight times .On May 26th ,1928 ,india beat the Nether-lands to win its first Olympic Gold medal.
India retained gold in the Los Angeles Olympics four years later. India also won the medals in 1936 ,1948,1952,1956 and 1960.
The highest margin of victory in an Olympic field hockey game was achieved by India in the 1932 Los Aangeles Olympic Games ,when India won against the USA by a world record score of 24-1
India retained gold in the Los Angeles Olympics four years later. India also won the medals in 1936 ,1948,1952,1956 and 1960.
The highest margin of victory in an Olympic field hockey game was achieved by India in the 1932 Los Aangeles Olympic Games ,when India won against the USA by a world record score of 24-1
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