He is the magician of Indian Hockey who became one of the best attackers in the world during 1990s. Having come from a humble background, he rose to become the Captain of the Indian Men's Hockey Team. Decorated with many awards including the prestigious Padma Shri, Arjuna Award and Major Dhyanchand Khel Ratna Award, the legendary hockey player Dhanraj Pillay has been nurturing talented youngsters through his Academy in Bengaluru, not only in hockey but also in other sports. Star of Mysore caught up with the icon this morning during his visit to Mysuru to attend 'Prajna Parva,' annual conference of Rotary District 3181. Excerpts...
By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers
