Book titled “March of Glory” was released to honor golden jubilee of India’s historic victory in 1975 Hockey World Cup. This was the first and only World Cup title India has won so far. The book was jointly unveiled by 1975 World Cup gold medalists Brigadier H.J. Chimni and Ashok Kumar, along with Hockey India president Dr. Dilip Tirkey.
Key Highlights
First-Ever Book on 1975 World Cup Win:
- “March of Glory” is the first comprehensive chronicle of India’s 1975 Hockey World Cup triumph.
- Co-authors: The book is written by Errol D’Cruz and K. Arumugam, both noted for their expertise in sports journalism and hockey history.
Event Details and Historical Essence:
- The book focuses on the dramatic atmosphere of the event, capturing the challenges, spirit, and strategy of the team led by Ajit Pal Singh, which claimed the World Cup title in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
About the Book: “March of Glory”
- The 204 Pages book offers a detailed narrative of the tournament, along with insights into key matches, player quotes, and team dynamics.
- It includes over 250 rare photographs, adding a powerful visual element to the narrative, showcasing on-field action and off-field moments.
- Players’ quotes and anecdotes give readers a glimpse of the emotional and strategic aspects of India’s journey to victory.
- The book is especially timely, released during the centenary year of hockey governance in India, marking 100 years of hockey history in the country.