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Dhanraj Pillay is the only hockey player to have received the Arjuna, Rajiv
Candhi Khel Ratna and Padmashree awards.
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Dhanraj Pillay (born 16 July 1968) is a retired Indian field hockey player and former captain of the Indian national team. He currently serves as the manager of the team. He is also a member of the ad hoc committee of Indian Hockey Federation, formed after the suspension of Kanwar Pal Singh Gill.[2] As a player, he is regarded one of India's best ever.[3]
Dhanraj Pillay
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Pillay in 2010
Personal information
Full name
Dhanraj Pillay
Born
16 July 1968 (age 51)
Khadki, Pune, Maharastra, India
Height
5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1]
Playing position
Forward
Senior career
Years
Team
Apps
(Gls)
1992–1993
Indian Gymkhana
78
(78)
1993
HC Lyon
1994–1997
Selangor HA
7
(8)
1997–1999
Abahani Ltd.
2000
HTC Stuttgart Kickers
2000–2001
Bank Simpanan Nasional HC
2002
Arthur Andersen HC
2002
Singapore Hockey Federation
2006–2008
Maratha Warriors
2012
Karnataka Lions
6
(1)
National team
Years
Team
Apps
(Gls)
1989–2004
India
339
(170)
Medal record
Representing India
Men's field hockey
Champions Challenge
Gold medal – first place 2001 Kuala Lumpur Team
Asia Cup
Gold medal – first place 2003 Kuala Lumpur Team
Pillay born to a Tamil family made his debut in 1989 with the national team and in a career spanning over 15 years, appeared for India in four Olympic Games, World Cups and Champion Trophies each. He made 339 appearances for the national team and is recorded, unofficially, to have scored 170 goals.[4] He also played for clubs in countries such as Malaysia, France, England and Germany.[5] Recognizing his achievements, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the government of India in 2000.
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