India’s first gold medal in hockey đźŹ‘

India’s first gold medal post-independence was won by the hockey team at the 1948 London Olympics. With Balbir Singh Sr.’s stellar performance, India defeated the Netherlands 2-1 in the semi-finals. In the final, Balbir Singh’s two goals led India to a 4-0 victory over hosts Great Britain, securing the gold medal.

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