Amit Singh Bakshi (1925–2024) 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 a dominant force in international field hockey.
Key facts
| Name | Amit Singh Bakshi |
|---|---|
| Born | 1925 |
| Died | 2024 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Field hockey |
Background
Bakshi's playing years coincided with what is often described as the golden era of Indian field hockey, when the national team enjoyed sustained success at the Olympic Games and other international tournaments. Indian hockey during this period was shaped by players drawn from services, universities and regional associations across the subcontinent.
Significance
As a long-lived figure in Indian sport, Bakshi's career is part of the broader chronicle of Indian field hockey players whose contributions sustained the country's standing in the sport through the post-Independence decades.
Related topics
- Field hockey in India
- India men's national field hockey team
- Hockey India
- List of Indian field hockey players
References
- Wikidata entry: Q4746870