Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Telangana Olympic Association Unveils Historic Dhyan Chand Statue
The Telangana Olympic Association unveiled a statue of famous hockey player Major Dhyan Chand.
The statue is made of brass.
It was unveiled in Hyderabad.
The association said this is the first statue of its kind created by a State Olympic Association in India.
Many sports officials and athletes attended.
Ismail Baig, an Olympian and Dronacharya Award winner, was also there.
The statue honors Dhyan Chand’s importance to Indian sports.
It is meant to inspire people to remember and value India’s sporting history.
The Telangana Olympic Association unveiled a brass statue of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand in Hyderabad.
The initiative is described as the first by a State Olympic Association in India to establish a statue honoring an Olympian.
The unveiling recognized Dhyan Chand’s contribution to Indian sport and Olympic heritage.
Officials, representatives of state sports associations, athletes and Olympians attended the ceremony.
TOA said the tribute reflects its commitment to preserving and inspiring India’s sporting legacy.
- Who
- The Telangana Olympic Association, sports officials, state sports associations, athletes and Olympian Ismail Baig attended the unveiling.
- What
- A brass statue honoring hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand was unveiled.
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana.
- Why
- The statue was created to honor Dhyan Chand’s contribution to Indian sport and Olympic heritage and to inspire future generations.
- Organiser
- Telangana Olympic Association (TOA)
- Honoree
- Major Dhyan Chand
- Statue material
- Brass
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Claimed distinction
- The first initiative by a State Olympic Association in India to establish a statue honoring an Olympian
- Attendees
- SATG Chairman Shiv Sena Reddy, TOA President A P Jithender Reddy, TOA General Secretary P Malla Reddy, Treasurer Satish Goud and Olympian Ismail Baig