Dhyan Chand

Written by Aparna Rajesh R
Illustrated by Atlas Of Greats

Discover the true story of Dhyan Chand, the boy who practised by moonlight and became the Wizard of Hockey.

Young Dhyan joined the army at sixteen and fell in love with hockey. He practised every day, even at night by the light of the moon, which is how he got the name Chand, meaning moon. On the field, the ball seemed to stick to his stick.

He helped India win Olympic gold in 1928, 1932 and 1936, the last time as captain. He always said the team won together, and later he coached young players. Today his birthday is National Sports Day in India.

The book ends with "What Dhyan Chand taught us": six lessons from his life, each beside the moment it comes from, for grown-ups and children to talk about together.

Atlas Of Greats is a series of true picture-book biographies of great Indians for ages 3 to 7. Each book follows one person from childhood, in short pages made for reading aloud.