what was the real name of dhyan chand?

Dhyan Chands real name was Dhyan Singh. He was born on August 29, 1905, in Allahabad, India. He was called "Chand" by his peers, which means "moon" in Hindi, because he would often practice at night under the moonlight after his duty hours. He was a legendary field hockey player, widely regarded as one of the greatest field hockey players in history. He earned three Olympic gold medals, in 1928, 1932, and 1936, during an era where India dominated field hockey. His skills have been glorified in various apocryphal stories and anecdotes, and he remains a legendary figure in Indian and world hockey.