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HOCKEY
LEGEND INTERACTS WITH ISM STUDENTS
9th
August 2010 turned out to be one of the memorable days
for Indian School Muscat. Mr. Dhanraj Pillai, the
recipient of
India
’s highest sporting honour, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel
Ratna award and the Padma Shri Award visited the school.
As
a token of respect, Sabarinath, the Sports Coordinator
of the school presented a bouquet of flowers to the
chief guest.
Mr.
Dhanraj Pillay is one of the most prominent hockey
players of the nation who played 339 matches. He is the
only player to have played in four Olympics, four Asian
games, four world cups and four champions’ trophies.
It was under his captaincy that
India
won the Asian Games in 1998 and Asia Cup held in 2003.
He was awarded the nation’s highest honour of
Padmashri as well as Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award for
the meritorious position in the Indian Hockey.
In
his address to the students Mr. Dhanraj Pillai stressed
on 2 aspects. Hard work pays and students should respect
their parents and teachers.
He mentioned that whatever you
want to achieve, aim for it and work hard.
The
students also had an interactive session with the great
personality.
Each
and every one present cherished the moment spent with
the legend of the Indian hockey team.
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