K. D. Singh

Kunwar Digvijay Singh
Personal information
Born (1922-02-02)2 February 1922
Barabanki, United Provinces,
British India
Died 27 March 1978(1978-03-27) (aged 56)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Playing position Inside Right
National team
Years Team Caps Goals
1946-mid to late 1950s India 80+ (175+)
Medal record
Men's field hockey
Representing  India
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1948 London Team Competition
Gold medal – first place 1952 Helsinki Team Competition

Kunwar Digvijay Singh (2 February 1922 – 27 March 1978), popularly known as "Babu", was an Indian field hockey player. He was born in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh. He is widely known for his passing ability and is considered by many to be the greatest dribbler of the game comparable only to Dhyan Chand.[1]

  1. ^ "KD Singh:Next only to Dhyan Chand". Hindustan Times. 5 August 2004. Retrieved 16 June 2021.

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