New Delhi, Nov. 5 -- In the last half a decade, the Indian men's hockey team have bagged two bronze medals at the Olympic Games, and that brought a lot of joy to the fraternity. India had to wait a bit before experiencing Olympic glory, but that was not the case for the major part of the last 100 years. With 13 medals at the Olympic Games and three at the World Cup, India is among the most decorated teams in the sport.

Reflecting on India's glorious history, a two-time World Cup medallist (runners-up in 1973 and winner of 1975 edition) and an Olympic medallist (1972 bronze medal), BP Govinda said, "It is a nice thing and a big achievement that we can celebrate such a glorious 100 years of Indian hockey. The journey started all the way ba...