In which year did India make its Olympic debut in hockey?

Correct option is D

Correct Answer is (D) 1928

Explanation:
India made its Olympic debut in hockey at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics. India’s hockey team won the gold medal, marking the beginning of its dominance in the sport, as the country went on to win several Olympic golds in hockey in subsequent years.

Information Booster:

• 1928 Olympics was the first time that hockey was introduced as an official Olympic sport.
• India’s victory in the 1928 Olympics marked the start of a legacy, with India winning 8 Olympic gold medals in hockey between 1928 and 1980.
• The 1928 Olympic gold was India’s first, and it set the stage for the country’s future success in the sport.
• The team was led by Jaipal Singh and featured legends such as Dhyan Chand, who is regarded as one of the greatest hockey players of all time.