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Haryana
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Punjab
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Detailed explanation-1: -“Major Dhyan Chand Vijaypath Yojana” has been launched by the Uttar Pradesh government. Under this scheme, 19 international players from the state of Uttar Pradesh will get road connectivity to their houses.
Detailed explanation-2: -During India’s victorious world tour of 1932, he scored 133 goals. Known as “the Wizard” for his superb ball control, Chand played his final international match in 1948, having scored more than 400 goals during his international career. In 1956 he retired from the army with the rank of major.
Detailed explanation-3: -For many, Dhyan Chand is simply the greatest Indian field hockey player of all time. He was the man who mesmerised everyone with his silky stick-work earning him the nickname hockey wizard.
Detailed explanation-4: -He remains the only Indian hockey player to have a stamp in his honour. Chand was among the nominees considered for India’s highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna, for 2014 and there was support for it. The award was then given to Sachin Tendulkar and C. N. R. Rao.
Detailed explanation-5: -Major Dhyanchand was an Indian Hockey player who is also known as “The Wizard of Hockey” for his extraordinary goal-scoring feats. He was a three-time gold medallist for hockey in Olympic 1928, 1932 and 1936.