Top 5 most iconic Indian hockey moments

5. 2020 Tokyo Olympics Bronze Medal

Ending a 41-year long wait for an Olympic medal

4. 1952 Helsinki Olympics (Balbir Singh Sr.'s 5 goals)

Balbir Singh Sr. scored five goals in a 6-1 rout of the Netherlands in the final

3. 1975 Men's World Cup Victory

India beat arch-rivals Pakistan 2-1 in the final at Kuala Lumpur

2.  1936 Berlin Olympics Final (8-1 vs Germany)

Led by the legendary Dhyan Chand, India thrashed hosts Germany

1. 1948 London Olympics Gold

India won its first gold medal as a free nation right in the backyard of their former rulers, beating Great Britain 4-0.

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