Bio/Wiki
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Dhanraj Pillay |
| Profession | Indian field hockey player (Retired), Politician |
| Famous For | Former Captain of the Indian National Field Hockey Team |
Physical Stats & More
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 173 cmin meters- 1.73 min feet inches- 5’ 8” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms- 65 kgin pounds- 143 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Field Hockey
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| International Debut | On 20 December 1989 against China at the Allwyn Cup held in New Delhi |
| Position | Forward |
| Domestic/State Team(s) | Indian Airlines, Mahindra & Mahindra, City Mumbai |
| Coach/Mentor | Leslie Claudius (Mentor) |
| Records (main ones) | □ The only Indian to play in 4 Olympics, 4 World Cups, 4 Champions Trophy and 4 Asian Games□ Under his captaincy, India won the Asian Games (1998) and the Asia Cup (2003) |
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | □ Recipient of The Arjun Award (1995)□ Recipient of The Padma Shri (2001)□ East Bengal club conferred him with Bharat Gaurav (2017) |
Personal Life
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 16 July 1968 (Tuesday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 56 Years |
| Birthplace | Khadki near Pune in Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Cancer |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Khadki near Pune in Maharashtra, India |
| School | The S V S High School, Khadki |
| College/University | Not Known |
| Educational Qualification | Not Known |
| Controversy | Pillay was not selected in the Indian Team after the win at the Bangkok Asiad. The Management gave the reason that he and 6 other players were made to rest but it was said that it was due to his outburst against the management for improper reception and non-payment of match fees |
Girls, Affairs & More
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
Family
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Wife/Spouse | N/A |
| Children | None |
| Parents | Father- Nagalingam PillayMother- Andalamma |
| Siblings | Brother- Ramesh Pillay and 3 moreSister- Not Known |
Favourite Things
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Favourite Hockey Player(s) | Ramesh Pillay, Mohammed Shahid, Zafar Iqbal |
| Favourite Sportsperson(s) | Saina Nehwal,M.S Dhoni,Viswanathan Anand |
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