Leslie Hammond

Leslie Charles Hammond (4 March 1905 – 26 June 1955) was an Indian field hockey player who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics and 1932 Summer Olympics. In 1928 he was a member of the Indian field hockey team, which won the gold medal. He played three matches as back. Four years later he was again a member of the Indian field hockey team, which won the gold medal. He played one match as back. He was born in Madras, India.[1][2]

For the Canadian politician, see Les Hammond.

Olympic medal record
Men's field hockey
Representing  India
Gold medal – first place 1928 Amsterdam Team competition
Gold medal – first place 1932 Los Angeles Team competition

References
  1. "Leslie Hammond at the Olympics". Retrieved 4 October 2022.
  2. "How India won its first Olympic hockey gold". Retrieved 4 October 2022.


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