who is addressed as wizard of hockey

The title "Wizard of Hockey" is famously attributed to Major Dhyan Chand, an exceptional Indian field hockey player renowned for his extraordinary ball control and goal-scoring abilities. Major Dhyan Chand played internationally from 1926 to 1949 and won three Olympic gold medals (1928, 1932, 1936) for India. He scored over 1,000 goals in his career, and his skill was so remarkable that it appeared almost magical, earning him the nickname "Wizard of Hockey." His birthday, August 29, is celebrated as National Sports Day in India, and India's highest sporting honor, the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, is named after him.