Indian hockey at the Olympics: Year of the first gold medal State the year and host city in which India won its first Olympic gold medal in men's field hockey. Choose the correct option.
General Knowledge
Sports
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: 1928 (Amsterdam)
Explanation
GivenIndia's first Olympic hockey gold: identify the year and host city.
Concept/ApproachRecall India's golden era in Olympic hockey.
Answer & ReasonIndia won its first Olympic men's hockey gold in 1928 at Amsterdam, beginning a historic run of titles.
Common PitfallConfusing 1932 or 1936 (which were subsequent golds) with the first one.
Final Answer1928 (Amsterdam).