Dhanraj Pillay - Fun Facts

Dhanraj Pillay is a former player & captain of the Indian Hockey Team.

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He was born into a Tamil family & raised in Pune, Maharashtra.

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His career spanned for over 15 years and he played for many domestic & international clubs.

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His biography "Forgive Me Amma" was written by sports journalist Sundeep Misra.

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He is a recipient of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award & the Padma Shri.

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Pillay scored close to 170 goals in his national career.

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Only player to have played 4 World Cups, 4 Olympics, 4 Champions Trophies & 4 Asian Games.

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