New Delhi, Nov. 1 -- For decades, even before India earned Independence, Indian hockey was considered the very definition of sporting excellence on the global stage. With a proud haul of 13 Olympic medals, 8 gold, 1 silver, and 4 bronze, India established itself as the sport's ultimate powerhouse. One person who has played a crucial role in helping shape India's story has been the inimitable Zafar Iqbal, a Gold Medallist from the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games. It is also the last time India won a Gold medal at the Summer Olympics, according to a release from Hockey India.

Reflecting on a glorious 100 years of Indian hockey, Zafar Iqbal said, "I would say it is a big achievement by Indian Hockey during the last 100 years. If you consider what...