Baboo Nimal (1908–1998) was an Indian field hockey player. He is recorded among Indian sportspersons of the early to mid twentieth century, the period during which Indian field hockey emerged as a leading force in international competition.
Key facts
| Name | Baboo Nimal |
|---|---|
| Born | 1908 |
| Died | 1998 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Field hockey |
Background
Nimal's playing career falls within the era when Indian field hockey was establishing its international reputation, a period marked by the dominance of the India national team in the Olympic Games and by the development of domestic hockey through provincial associations, the armed forces, and the railways.
Significance
As a participant in Indian field hockey during this period, Nimal forms part of the broader cohort of players who contributed to the sport's organisational and competitive growth in India before and after independence in 1947.
Related topics
- Field hockey in India
- India men's national field hockey team
- Hockey India
- List of Indian field hockey players
References
- Wikidata entry: Q3445200