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In which year India won gold in men’s hockey in the Olympic games?
Question

In which year India won gold in men’s hockey in the Olympic games?

A.

1984

B.

1992

C.

1980

D.

1988

Correct option is C


The correct answer is (c) 1980.
 India won the gold medal in men’s hockey at the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games.
 This victory marked India's eighth Olympic gold in field hockey, a record for the most gold medals won by any country in this sport.
 The Indian team, led by Captain Vasudevan Baskaran, defeated Spain 4-3 in the final match to secure the gold medal.
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Facts about the Olympic Games:
 The modern Olympic Games were first held in 1896 in Athens, Greece.
 The Olympics are held every four years, alternating between the Summer and Winter Games.
 The Olympic Games feature a wide range of sports, from athletics and swimming to gymnastics and team sports like football and hockey.
 The Olympic motto is "Citius, Altius, Fortius," which means "Faster, Higher, Stronger."
 The Olympic rings, designed by Pierre de Coubertin, represent the union of the five inhabited continents and the meeting of athletes from around the world.

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