India's Hockey Gold
In 1948 at the 'austerity' Olympics, newly independent India won gold on the hockey pitch
Sporting Witness · BBC World Service
October 4, 20148m 52s
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In 1948 at the 'austerity' Olympics, newly independent India won gold on the hockey pitch. One of the stars of the Indian team was Balbir Singh.
(Photo: Balbir Singh scoring a goal against Great Britain. Credit: AP Images)