Amir Kumar (1923–1980) was an Indian field hockey player. He belonged to the generation of Indian hockey players active during the mid-twentieth century, a period in which India was the dominant force in international field hockey.
Key facts
| Full name | Amir Kumar |
|---|---|
| Born | 1923 |
| Died | 1980 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Field hockey |
Background
Field hockey was India's most successful sport during the era in which Amir Kumar lived and played. Indian teams won successive Olympic gold medals between 1928 and 1956, and the sport drew players from a wide network of school, university, services, and railway teams across the country. Players of Amir Kumar's generation typically rose through these institutional teams and domestic tournaments such as the Beighton Cup and the National Championship.
Significance
As a recorded Indian sportsperson of the early twentieth century, Amir Kumar is part of the broader history of Indian field hockey, a discipline closely tied to the country's sporting identity in the decades surrounding Independence.
Related topics
References
- Wikidata entry: Q3353201