New Delhi, March 15 -- Hockey India has conferred the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award on the 1975 Men's Hockey World Cup-winning team, recognising their historic triumph and contribution to Indian hockey.

The 1975 squad remains India's only Men's Hockey World Cup-winning team, having secured victory against Pakistan in the final held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The achievement remains one of the most significant milestones in Indian sports history.

The 1975 Hockey World Cup final saw India clinch a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Pakistan, marking a golden chapter in the nation's sporting legacy. Led by captain Ajit Pal Singh, the team's remarkable performance ended India's wait for a World Cup title in field hockey...