Book Titled 'March of Glory' Unveiled to Celebrate Golden Jubilee of India's 1975 Hockey World Cup Victory.

Books & Authors | Dated: 21 Mar 2025

In March 2025, the book titled 'March to Glory: The Story of India's 1975 World Cup Triumph' was released to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of India's first-ever victory in the Hockey World Cup. India defeated Pakistan in the final of the 1975 tournament held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The book was published by Hockey Citizen Group.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The book has been co-authored by hockey historian K. Arumugam, co-founder of the Non-Government Organisation (NGO) One Thousand Hockey Legs (OTHL), and eminent journalist Errol D'Cruz.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The book features detailed match statistics along with over 250 rare photographs capturing both on-field and off-field moments from the tournament.
  • (ii) It narrates the journey of Ajit Pal Singh and his determined teammates as they battled fiercely to secure India's historic World Cup victory in Malaysia.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

What is the title of the book recently released to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of India's 1975 Hockey World Cup victory?

Correct Answer: March of Glory

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