O. P. Malhotra Explained

O. P. Malhotra
Full Name:Om Prakash Malhotra
Birth Date:United Provinces, British India
Position:Halfback
Nationalteam1:India

Om Prakash Malhotra was an Indian field hockey player who played as a halfback. He was part of the India national team that won gold at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.[1] [2] He was a member of the Indian team that toured Afghanistan in 1952 and Malaya and Singapore in 1954. He also played for his State team United Provinces in the Indian national championships.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: 1957. India, a reference annual, Volume 2009. Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. 128.
  2. http://www.thesportscampus.com/200807016/beijing-2008/india-olympic-history India's Olympics History
  3. News: INDIAN HOCKEY FED. TEAM ARRIVE TUESDAY . 22 May 2022 . The Straits Times . 3 February 1954 . 13 . en-SG.