Randhir Singh Gentle

Randhir Singh Gentle
Personal information
Born (1922-09-22)22 September 1922
Died 25 September 1981(1981-09-25) (aged 59)
Playing position Fullback
National team
India
Medal record
Men's Field hockey
Representing  India
Olympic Games
1948 London Team
1952 Helsinki Team
1956 Melbourne Team

Randhir Singh Gentle (September 22, 1922 – September 25, 1981) was an Indian field hockey player. He was a part of the Indian team that won three consecutive gold medals in the Summer Olympics, from 1948 to 1956. Gentle is one among only five Indians to have won three gold medals at the Games.[1]

Career

Gentle played for India at three Olympic Games, in London in 1948, in Helsinki in 1952 and in Melbourne in 1956. He captained the Indian team at the Melbourne Olympics, following the injury of captain Balbir Singh, Sr. in the first game of the league phase against Afghanistan. Gentle finished the tournament scoring six goals, including the winning goal against Pakistan in the final that Indian won 1–0. In the 38th minute, he converted a short corner to goal. India finished the tournament scoring 36 goals and not conceding a single goal.[2]

With the team, he toured East Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Japan and parts of Europe.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Randhir Singh Gentle: Remembering a champ". dnaindia.com. 25 September 2006. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
  2. ↑ "1956 Olympics: India pips Pakistan to win gold". The Hindu. 11 July 2012. Retrieved 10 October 2014.


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