Indians were amazing. No a single player lost his temper in such a crucial final. They played an excellent and high quality hockey. I pay tribute to Indian team and also tribute to Pakistan team. They jointly showed the world how to play beautiful hockey.
Many many thanks to Mr. Satwant Singh for sharing this priceless video. What a legendary starcast lined up in this WC final from both teams. Ajitpal Singh, Ashok Kumar, Aslam Sher Khan, Harcharan Singh, Mohinder Singh, Surjit Singh, Govinda, Philips, Shivaji Pawar, Islahuddin Siddiqui, Safdar Abbas, Akhtar Rasool, Samiullah Khan, Zahid Sheikh, Manzoor Jr, Manzoor Hasan, Munawwar uz Zaman and others ..... just sublime. And what a delightful display of sub-continent hockey skills. Fast paced, attack based, dribbling galore ..... this is what hockey is about. Many tx once again to Mr. Satwant Singh!
Mr. Satwant Singh, Thank you for sharing this wonderful video. My Name is Nouman and my father was right there to support Pakistani team, further, all Pakistani players are playing with our hockey sticks, manufactured in our factory, "Primrose & Hockey Engineers" stadium advertisement board are also there, I wish I could express more about how HAPPY I am right now, but I'm at a loss of words. Thank you once again,
Very curious, interesting information being shared by people from both sides of the border about the matches played, equipment and gadgets used and nativity of players. One village or town in indian punjab could boast of 4 key players from my there! Great news and sincere thanks to all the wonderful, loving gentlemen for sharing such truly heartening information.
مجھے بہت خوشی ہوئی ہے جان کر کے یہ آپ سے بہت ریلیٹڈ ہے اب تو آپ یہ ھاکی مینوفیکچرنگ نہیں کرتے بہرحال اچھا لگا ھے میموریز کو ریفریش کیا آپ مجھے بتائیں کہ کیا مسٹر جیلانی جو کرکٹ کھیلتے تھے ہمارے ساتھ وہ کہاں ہیں ؟اور ان کا کانٹیکٹ نمبر۔۔۔۔شائد انہوں نے اپنی ایئر لائن سروس بھی بنائی ہے ؟ پلیز ان کے بارے میں کوئی معلومات ہو تو شیئر کرنا پلیز
I was 13 years old when India and Pak played this final and India lifted the world cup Hockey. For us Young India ( just 28 years after Independence) this was a very proud moment. I remember our family had gone out for lunch with family friends at the fancy Ashoka restaurant Nagpur. But my friends and brother could NOT concentrate on the food. So we stood outside the restaurant at a paan thela where we could listen to the live commentary of the legendary Jasdev singh and others. I remember vividly ( it was a tense and close contest) when India scored the winning goal through Ashok Kumar and when the long whistle blew and India was world champions, we broke into a frenzied dance and people joined and there was a big traffic jam on the main street. there were mad celebrations. Hockey had brought name and fame to Indian sports whereas we were not doing well in cricket those days. Great moments for India and the Indian team and the Pakistani team were also absolutely brilliant! It was an amazing contest. Hockey at that time was MUCH MORE POPULAR than cricket! it was after this victory that the EUROPEAN TEAMS realized they could NOT match India and pak in field hockey -- played on natural grass and they INVENTED Artifical turf CALLED ASTRO TURF which should have never happened. it was done only because European nations did NOT have the brilliant talent subcontinent had and the whole game was CONVERTED into pure power play ( no skills needed... only strength!) and this LED to the DEATH of Hockey's popularity. Aaj bhi if Hockey is moved back to natural grass as it should have always been India and pak would be the best teams in the world. Shame on Hockey federation International to have allowed this CHEATING and FOUL PLAY
True, I support your comments. The recent power play hockey on the astro turf really killed the Asian style, which was noted for stick work and artistry.
It should be shame on india Pak malayasian & other asian federations, to allow FIH to hijack playing turf & rules to suit European teams. As they say " United we stand divided we fall".
@@visnuprasan1699 aap shayad young hain. In those days Suth East Asian countries like India , Malaysia and Pakistan had no say in the matter whether cricket hockey or football. Today the things have completely reversed after 50 years. India is top decision maker in cricket and major decision maker in hockey. In fact it's Saud that India is cricket and cricket is India! Western countries ( like Australia and UK) which used to attack us with racial slurs 40 years back their players are lining up to get jobs in India's IPL. Times have changed for India Vishnu 💪😊
Golden moment. I watched this match live on tv as a 12 yrs old boy at home with family. Being Malaysian indians of tamil origin, We were very happy to witness the nemerous time Olympic champion to be crowned as the world champion in our soil. I still have the news paper cuttings pasted in my large 'sports book' about the match including the whole Malaysian and lndian teams. Malaysia achieved 4th place with many lndian (Tamil) players in our national team. Sadly, that was the best ever achievement by us. Thereafter and to date, the performance of Msian team is in shamble. Anyway, happy to note lndia hockey is back @ Tokyo 2020 with a bronze winning achievement.
Wonderful to hear this. Even I remember a few Malaysian Hockey players in that 3rd World Cup. I remember Poon Folk Loke, who really wept after losing the semi-finals with India. The famous Umpire Vijaynanthan Kulasingham, who officiated the finals is also a good friend of mine now, through Whatsapp.
Thank u Satwant singhji,I listened the commentary was extremely happy to see India winning the world cup,incidentally it was my 21st birth day,a wonderful feeling.
thank you satwant paaji i was just 14 years old then and was listening to radio commentary. i have seen clips in the films division news reels then.today after 49 years i am able to see live the full match deffered.our friend from chennai mr.philips was very instrumental in this victory.very fast paces match on grass turf---very artistic ----players islahuddin samiullah akhtar rasool giovinda ajitpal singh ashok kumar harcharan singh---------what a sight -----all the greats playing .
Sir, are You the same Kaleemullah who played for Pakistan in the early 80s? Also very instrumental in Pakistan beating Germany in the World Cup Finals in Bombay at the Wankhede Stadium. Trust You are well. God Bless and Stay Healthy.
But jo Jasdev Singh aur Melville de Mello ne radio commentary ki thi, that was something as unforgettable as the game itself... They brought the entire energy alive into our homes
I was 10 years old and watched this life match on tv from Malaysia. The Malaysian player R. Pathmarajah was from my hometown Kuantan Pahang, Malaysia. After this match..i started playing hockey and no turning back ever since.❤hockey.
i had a tears in my eyes whenever i see this video. the day was march 15,1975 when india lifted hockey world cup and have not ventured in the semi-finals after that. nine world cups have passed then .hope indian hockey will rise again and will win another world cup.thankyou satwant ji for uploading this video so that coming generation will also know about the rich history of indian hockey.
My father told me that in that indian team of 1975, 7 players were from punjab and out of these 7 players, 4 players were from sansarpur village, of jalandhar cantt
You're absolutely right. Mohinder Singh was our relative and from Jalandhar Dist. Few years after this epic match, I met Pakistani team players in Patiala, they were training as part of Combined Asian team. Needless to say, they were all very nice and spoke Punjabi. This was when, our hockey was excellent until Indira Gandhi complained to Ashiwani Kumar for having too many Sikhs in the team. As they say, rest is history. Btw, Ashiwani Kumar published that letter in the later part of his life. It can be found on Internet now. It will take a miracle to recover from the debacle now.
Sorry to say but Hindu mentality still the same, Sikhs are the one protecting them so far but some they will also realize these bastards are not even sincere to their mother. It’s is best all ethnicities should have their own independent state. Specially in Asia subcontinent. All can live in peace and can still support each other.
thank you very much for uploading this video.At that time i was 11 years old now i m 56. Stadium Merdeka memorable place for all Malaysians and former PM Tun Abdul Razak. At that time not many police escort for PM.This is a great hockey game i ll never forget.
I REMEMBER THIS MATCH, AT THAT TIME I WAS JUST 9 YEARS OLD , I LISTEN THIS RADIO COMMENTARY BY JASDEV SINGH SOMETHIN OF THAT COMMENTARY I STILL REMEMBER THAT HOW JASDEV SINGH REACTED WHEN ASHOK KUMAR MADE FINAL GOAL FOR INDIA, NOW I AM 47 YEARS OLD
@@jagjeevanram1 Yes indeed. This clip brings back very very fond memories. A lump to my throat as well. The match was played in very good spirits. Some wonderful stickwork was on display. A treat to watch Ashok Kumar B. P. Govinda and Ishlahuddin showcase their dribbling skills. Ajitpal's very imaginative distribution. He hardly broke a sweat. A very clever Centre Half. Thank You for sharing this clip.
thanks dude for congratulating us . i wish one day indian and pakistan hockey will rise again in the future and the world's greatest sporting rivalry will goes on forever.....
I was a student in Chandigarh India. I heard the commentary on Radio. The Indian team practised on Panjab Uni . grounds in Chandigarh.. We saw their practice every afternoon. They camped in one of the Hostels across the road. I remember Surjit. He was the tallest. When he was to hit the penalty corner strike, we knew he would score. After the victory they returned to their camp and went to the same practicing ground and paid their thankful gratitude to the ground. My brother saw that.
What a wonderful watch down the memory lane , I was 12 year old and used to play hockey even in my dreams and still love it from bottom of my heart as an avid spectator, thank you Satwant ji
यह शायद अंतिम अंतरराष्ट्रीय हाॅकी मैच था जो घास के मैदान पर खेला गया था।यह भारतीय हॉकी का आखिरी सर्वाधिक गौरवशाली क्षण था। कलात्मक हाॅकी मैच का अद्भुत उदाहरण।
Thank you Ji. I was 15 years old in Malaysia and my favourite player was/is Ajitpal Singh (I was centre half and captain of my school hockey team). My Dad was lucky enough to see the Wizard, Dylan Chand I think pre World War 2 when he toured Malaysia. This game was the best old style game on grass we were privileged to watch in person with thousands of others at Stadium Merdeka.
I only remember this slightly, I remember I was upset after Pakistan lost. I was a little boy back then, however after this - pakistan went out to win 3 world cups...pakistan team was amazing during late 70s and 80s, almost unbeatable. unfortunately cricket has taken over pakistan and hockey is no longer important
Thanks a lot. I followed the match on radio with my dad and brothers. We also went to an exhibition match the team played at Tiruchirappalli with the World cup. Thank you once again for bringing back those fond memories.
I am a Punjabi and a Jatt. My all time favorite field hockey player is Ajit Paul Singh but loss of this final was a tragedy for Pakistan after Indian Left Side defender Aslam Sher Khan broke Sami Ullah's collar bone. Nobody on Indian side could stop Sami Ullah.
@@prabhatchoudhary581 I thought Indians are very well educated and mature people. Was not expecting from an Indian bringing in religion. Whether as a humor or as sarcasism, both ways not a good reply.
@@javedmcheema7948 Cheema sahib you missunderstood what he meant it mean as we say in punjabi Jo Rab Nu Manjoor or Allaha di marji Si I DON'T think he wrote with bad intention My nanke cheeme ne kugh nahi likhda tusi gussa kar laina Khush Raho
Yes this 1975 Indian team captained by Ajitpal Singh thus far is the only team to win the World Cup and that was achieved by beating arch rivals Pakistan 2-1 at the Merdeka Stadium in Kuala Lumpur. It has been 46 years since India won the World Cup but unfortunately future Indian national teams have failed to win the World Cup. As if the 1975 World Cup triumph is like a "curse" to India just like England winning the football 1966 World Cup at Wembley. India's 1975 World Cup victory came with a heavy price because at the same Australia were analysing and studying the strengths and weaknesses of India that came in handy the following year at the 1976 Montreal Olympics.And India were very fortunate to escape with a 1-1 draw in a group match against the Kookaburras at the same World Cup at Kuala Lumpur.
Oh what a beautiful video of yesteyear's hockey match which we all in India enjoyed through radio. In one such adda was our house at REC Campus (NIT) Rourkela, where 6-7 school boys huddled around our radio and with my late father.. Thank you so much for uploading this gem of video
I am from Pakistan. A Very delayed congrats to India on wining this one. What a glorious time for subcontinent hockey. Even today I am a keen follower but I do not see such skill in today's players.
Yes, punjabi players from both sides of the border were of world class skills. Samiullah, akhtar rasool and Salim sherwani were beyond description in terms of skills and leadership. I met them invpatiala.
Our both countries india and pakistan lost charm of hockey and the most boring game cricket took it's place in both countries who were world champions in those days
Omg memories got refreshed. I heard the commentary of this match on radio. JASDEV Singh was a very famous commentator. Majority of players were Punjabis in the both teams. Ajitpal Singh lifted the world Cup. Indian Govt didn't give recognition and honour to Hockey stars. Discrimination took 41 years that we grabbed the bronze medal.
Thanks a lot for reviving these memories And I listened to Radio commentary as TV📺 coverage was very rare those days ! Jasdev Singh was the Radio commentator, I was in college 2nd year and we friends celebrated the next day in our college canteen ! Thanx Satwant ji for taking us back to 1975 !!
Dear Satwantji, I am indeed thankful to you for posting this great video. I was 12 years old, studying 7th standard in School, in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu. I get goose bumps even now while watching this match. My uncle by name(Late) A. Claudius was a renowned District Hockey Coach in Coimbatore,Tamilnadu, who was trained by Dada. Maj. Dhyan Chand.
It was a very good & remarkable victory for India. Though I was just 13 years old, my family's favourite sport is Hockey. I still remember, India was down by a goal, but scored 2 goals to win the Hockey World Cup. I still remember names of great players of that Indian team. The goals were scored by Surjeet Singh and Ashok Dhyanchand. Excellent commentary by Jasdev Singh and Mel V de Mello
Great moments! I was just 19 years old and was listening to the commentary by Jasdevsingh. Today I accidentally bumped into the RUclips footage of this match. Those legendary names of players like Harcharn Singh,Ajitpal Singh, Aslam Sherkhan, Ashok Kumar, Govinda, Phillips and all others became live on my memory screen!! Thanks for uploading🇨🇦🇮🇳
I am from Gujranwala Punjab Pakistan,I was 13 years old in 1975,I watched live match on TV from Kula Lumpur Malaysia, I think India had not such live telecast facility in mid 70s,It was one of the greatest match of world cup history between two rivalries. Unfortunately India lost their hockey glory after 1975 and Pakistan in mid 80s. Cricket replaced hockey in both countries, Indian hockey have shown some improvement whereas Pakistan hockey is still at lowest in history of Pakistan Hockey.
In 1975 the preparation camp of world cup hockey was held at PU campus, Chandigarh and it was i formed that Punjab Government has taken the responsibility of team training. In 1975, I was 16 years old and I alongwith my 5-6 friends daily used to watch them practicing for hours and also play with team players at PU sports ground. Thats the one of the most memorable event of my life
I heard this radio commentry by Juswant Singh. What a moment, when a silence broked by commentry voice " Ashok ne goal kar diya ".India won this tournament their first Hockey World Cup by divisive golden goal done by Legend player Ashok Kumar. A player from historical place Jhansi(UP). Though struggle made by Captain Ajitpal Singh, Surajeet Singh can't be forgotten.Excellant penalty strock conversation into goal by penalty strock specialist Mohinder Singh are our golden memories.Thanks, for the then entire hockey team. Winning a hockey world cup after defeating Pakistan with Sehnaj Shekh,Samiullah is still thrilling us
Wau , what a golden time of indian hockey i have a chance to heard the commentry by shri. Jasdev singh ji feel that is held yesterday, what a glorious game play by Indian team leading under Ajeet pal and also team member Ashok, Govinda, shivaji surjeet and others thanks
I remember the running commentary of this match in the evening. The great radio commentators were Jasdev Singh and Joga Rao in Hindi and Dr Narotam Puri in English. We could get a feel that of live match through their effective commentary. What a magical voice Late S Jasdev Singh had. Those were the days when Asian Style Hockey was world famous. India, Pakistan and Malaysia were the leaders. Baldev Singh , Ajit Singh, Chand Singh and Varinder Singh also used to be the active members of this team. I can see Ashok Kumar ( son of Dhyan Chand, the Magician of Hockey) is playing Right Out , Ajit Pawar Centre Forward and Harcharan Singh Left Out. What a great video taking us down the memory lane.
Many Many Thanks Satwant Singhji for posting this Video. I Sincerely hope that Indian Hockey rises again with Wishes and Blessings from Hockey Lovers like you-RajaGopal from Hyderabad
Thank you Satwant Apaa Ji. Great memories. This was third world cup. It used to be played after every two years. In those days hockey was all skill, all the laws and rules have been changed to suit Europeans. Please correct me if I am wrong, this was India’s only world cup win. Pakistan won next two world cups 1978 and 1982. They won there last world cup in 1994. I think they are ranked 18 in the world now. It’s nice to see India reemerge as one of the top teams. But hockey is not the same. It’s more like football
Congratulations......undoubtedly pak team of 70s and 80s era was the best team in the world...winning against such players is really a moment of happiness.. .. long live good hockey of subcontinent style....
I heard live commentary of this match because I knew Surjit Singh when he was studying in sports college Jalandhar . He gifted me a hockey stick in 1974. I feel he was the king of penalty corner of his time ,he played a very important role to get the India winner of this world Cup final .
Thank you Satwant Ji, You have brougth back so many memories of this game. I personally was a student in Seremban who met all of the members of the team both in Seremban and again in Kuala Lumpur. Now I can share this game win with my nephews and my children. I will show this to mum too who saw this game live in KL.!!! Thank you thank you.
Thanks, Satwant Singh Ji for uploading. I knew half of the players. Ajitpal Singh, Surjit Singh Govinda, Powar, Varinder Singh, Mohinder Singh. After winning world cup Indian government gave them Vijay Scooters. We use to see them at a juice bar in Jalandhar Cantt.
Lovely to see quote of great player surjit Singh's son.surjit Singh was captain of India in 1982 world cup hockey.untimely demise of the captain in road accident was big loss to indian hockey
India champions of the world. Indeed great feat to win the world cup which is only hockey world cup India won. India on other hand has 8 Gold medals in Olympics for Hockey. Pakistan hockey has 4 world cups which is amazing for both the countries.
That 1975 3rd World Cup hockey final between India and Pakistan at the Merdeka Stadium was beamed live by RTM on the afternoon of March 15. I was then fifteen and was about to sit for the LCE in seven months time. In 1975 there was no coloured TV transmission until 1978.So it was in black and white when Malaysian hockey fans including me watched that historic classic between two Asian hockey giants. Pakistan were technically and tactically the superior side but India were more determined and spirited.Moreover Pakistan had to do without skipper Abdul Rashid who was injured just before the tournament. And India came back strongly despite being a goal down like what they did with Malaysia in the semi finals to win 2-1 albeit with the winning goal a controversial one awarded by the late umpire G.Vijayanathan.
Heard this match live commentary on Radio by S Jasdev Singh whose voice ran with speed of players & also with speed of ball. I was 15 years old & had to appear in 10th class exam in 1975 These heroes of INDIA are Real Ambassadors for ever . Jai Hind! G S Sandhu
Everyone say cricket is dominating in india because of 1983 world cup and Everyone started playing cricket but we won world cup in hockey before cricket but now hockey is not much recognized as cricket
The skill levels are unbelievable and the counter attacking pace of both teams would put today's players to shame. Both teams would run rings round today's players with the latest equipment on artificial surfaces. Remember these guys were playing on a bumpy grass pitch with some sand patches on it - wow!
I remember watching this match live on TV as a 16-year-old. The match-winning goal by Ashok Kumar was highly controversial. In fact, it was never a goal & was wrongly allowed by the referee. The replay had clearly shown that and that is the reason the replay of this goal has been hidden in this video.
I was school boy in 1975 When I watched this match live in Karachi from Kulalumpur in very few peoples know today the winning goal of India by Ashok Kumar in fact was not a goal the ball was hit to the right pole but the umpire vijay nathan awarded goal Pakistani players protested but umpire had reject IF todays technology applied than Indian got failed to lift this trophy.
@@IQMIK11 India has won more medals than Pakistan in Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games combined. We won the Thomas Cup in badminton, in cricket India has more Trophies in its cabinet than Pakistan, be it men's women's or Under 19 category. India regularly secures gold medals in World Championships of sports like shooting, archery, wrestling, boxing and even in weightlifting. Whereas you Pakistanis only love to dwell in the past. In fact, u Pakistanis are real gaandoos, who destroyed their own National Sport. U guys r only prevelant in cricket, there also you don't win. In short, your Pakistan is a failed nation.
@@IQMIK11 And these are the World Cup stats combining different sports Cricket: India won 3 World Cups in Men's Category and 5 World Cups in Under 19 Category. Pakistan has won only 2 World Cups in each category. So India:8 Pakistan:4 Hockey: In Senior Men's Category India won 1 and Pakistan 4 In Junior Men's Category India won 2 and Pakistan 1 Total India 3 Pakistan 5 In Kabaddi India has won 7 World Cups Pakistan won 0 In Badminton India won 1 World Cup Pakistan 0 In Chess India won 5 World Championships and Pakistan 0 In Boxing India won 7 World Championship Titles and Pakistan 0 In Wrestling, Shooting and Archery World Championshios India has won many gold medals and here also Pakistan 0 And now if I start showing you stats of Olympics, Commonwealth Games and Asian Games you will start crying. So don't try to mess with your Dad. Pakistan is nothing but an insect in front of India 😏
thanks for the video.i enjoyed watching this historic win of india.my husband was a part of that team who worked hard for victory. god bless all the members- past n present .....although they have been forgotten...that,s what happens here.when u dont have any godfathers!!!!! .mrs. fernandez.
It is very nice to know that you are goalkeeper Leslie Fernandez's wife. During the 3rd World Cup I was just studying 7th standard. But it was Leslie Fernandez who played a major role in the semi-final match between India and Malaysia. By the way I am the nephew of Late. A. Claudius of Coimbatore who was a Hockey Coach in Coimbatore. He was a key man when the team visited Coimbatore to play exhibition match soon after India's victory. A year back I also read an article about Leslie Fernandez in The Hindu Metroplus, stating that he had his schooling in Campions, Trichy. Convey my wishes to Leslie.
taufigi namaste taufigi, i am proud to b connected with this sport.it was good to c the 1975 world cup team in Delhi n read the article about them in the "HINDU".n the TIMES OF INDIA... they were there to meet the present team before they leave for the netherlands.it was indeed ...an afternoon of nostalgia... n a feeling of being remembered n appreciated....thanks n god bless to Hockey India for honouring them.....better late than never.... ..mrs.fernandez.
Great match indeed. Leslie Fernandez was instrumental in the semi-final clash between India and Malaysia at the 3rd World Cup. I was just studying 7th standard then. Truly it was a pulsating match.
Dominic Gerard R thank u dominic.v now wish the present hockey team ..all the very best.may they work hard to bring back the golden era to this national sport......
Great though the Indian team that won the 1975 World Cup team but their failure to beat Australia in a group match drawing only 1-1 was the harbinger of things to come. Australia had sounded a warning to the eventual World Cup champions not to take them lightly in future meeting. India basked in winning the 1975 World Cup beating their arch rival Pakistan 2-1 in the final.That World Cup triumph in Kuala Lumpur made up for the painful penalty flicks defeat to host Holland in the 1973 final at Amsterdam.Then India led 2-0 with a brace from Surjit Singh and should have scored more after that.But the Dutch short corner specialist Ties Kruize equalized also with a brace at 2-2.With barely thirty one seconds left on the clock India were awarded a penalty stroke.B.P.Govinda had the great chance to score and the World Cup could be India's.But he blew that chance and Maarten Sikkings made a great save. Yes that 1975 World Cup triumph at the Merdeka Stadium made up for the bitter disappointment of losing the 1973 final. But one country in particular already have spotted weaknesses and vulnerabilities in the Indian team.They had learnt a lot from that 1-1 draw with India in a group match in Kuala Lumpur.Australia that is and the Kockaburras will indeed be a haunting nightmare for India in the years to come and even until now. The following year at the Montreal Summer Olympics in 1976 the nightmare for Indian hockey began.Australia handed a 6-1 thrashing to India.The Kockaburras indeed would be the nemisis to India in international hockey.
I then a student of class VIII had listened to the running commentary of that match. Jasdev singh a commentator transported all listeners to the madrika stadium of Kulalumpur Malaysia
It is so far India's first and only World Cup victory.Remember India despite eight Olympic gold medal triumphs have yet still to regain the World Cup they last won in 1975.I was fifteen then when Ajitpal Singh and his men ran around at the Merdeka Stadium celebrating India's World Cup victory.
indeed that day was a great moment in the history of indian hockey.but nowadays when india play matches against the top teams like AUS,GER AND NED they loses which makes me sad .actually india and pakistan dominated this sport.but when astro-turf were introduced indian hockey starts declining.that was the strategy of european nations to end india's and pakistan domination. still i hope that these 2 nations will play another world cup final in the near future.THE RIVALRY WILL GOES ON FOREVER...
Indians were amazing. No a single player lost his temper in such a crucial final. They played an excellent and high quality hockey. I pay tribute to Indian team and also tribute to Pakistan team. They jointly showed the world how to play beautiful hockey.
My Father S Surjit singh scored the equaliser. Thank you Satwant singh ji for sharing this.
Love ur father
Fm Pakistan
I am a great admirer of shri surjit singh
surjit singh and ajeet pal both were the best ful backs from indian side. this was a good match i rememberd this.
Amazing player, Surjit. Made defending an art, besides being a penalty corner expert as well
Through a short corner. It’s great. Sir Ajitpal masterminded the victory against the Paks.🌷
Im from Malaysia. I was 12 in 1975, and the entire school gathered to watch it live.. Those were the days..
I was 14 and was in Delhi. I heard radio commentary.
Many many thanks to Mr. Satwant Singh for sharing this priceless video.
What a legendary starcast lined up in this WC final from both teams. Ajitpal Singh, Ashok Kumar, Aslam Sher Khan, Harcharan Singh, Mohinder Singh, Surjit Singh, Govinda, Philips, Shivaji Pawar, Islahuddin Siddiqui, Safdar Abbas, Akhtar Rasool, Samiullah Khan, Zahid Sheikh, Manzoor Jr, Manzoor Hasan, Munawwar uz Zaman and others ..... just sublime.
And what a delightful display of sub-continent hockey skills. Fast paced, attack based, dribbling galore ..... this is what hockey is about.
Many tx once again to Mr. Satwant Singh!
Even goal keepers from India Ashok Dewan , Leslie Fernandez and also Salim Sherwani from Pakistan were great players in their respective positions.
Hockey than used to be the most skillful game ,not just power packed and pace.
It was a delight to watch dribbling body swerve dodge and small passes
Mr. Satwant Singh,
Thank you for sharing this wonderful video. My Name is Nouman and my father was right there to support Pakistani team, further, all Pakistani players are playing with our hockey sticks, manufactured in our factory, "Primrose & Hockey Engineers" stadium advertisement board are also there, I wish I could express more about how HAPPY I am right now, but I'm at a loss of words. Thank you once again,
@@noumanusman5709 I really appreciate your words and comments
Very curious, interesting information being shared by people from both sides of the border about the matches played, equipment and gadgets used and nativity of players. One village or town in indian punjab could boast of 4 key players from my there! Great news and sincere thanks to all the wonderful, loving gentlemen for sharing such truly heartening information.
مجھے بہت خوشی ہوئی ہے جان کر کے یہ آپ سے بہت ریلیٹڈ ہے
اب تو آپ یہ ھاکی مینوفیکچرنگ نہیں کرتے
بہرحال اچھا لگا ھے میموریز کو ریفریش کیا
آپ مجھے بتائیں کہ کیا مسٹر جیلانی جو کرکٹ کھیلتے تھے ہمارے ساتھ وہ کہاں ہیں ؟اور ان کا کانٹیکٹ نمبر۔۔۔۔شائد انہوں نے اپنی ایئر لائن سروس بھی بنائی ہے ؟
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I was 13 years old when India and Pak played this final and India lifted the world cup Hockey. For us Young India ( just 28 years after Independence) this was a very proud moment. I remember our family had gone out for lunch with family friends at the fancy Ashoka restaurant Nagpur. But my friends and brother could NOT concentrate on the food. So we stood outside the restaurant at a paan thela where we could listen to the live commentary of the legendary Jasdev singh and others. I remember vividly ( it was a tense and close contest) when India scored the winning goal through Ashok Kumar and when the long whistle blew and India was world champions, we broke into a frenzied dance and people joined and there was a big traffic jam on the main street. there were mad celebrations. Hockey had brought name and fame to Indian sports whereas we were not doing well in cricket those days. Great moments for India and the Indian team and the Pakistani team were also absolutely brilliant! It was an amazing contest. Hockey at that time was MUCH MORE POPULAR than cricket! it was after this victory that the EUROPEAN TEAMS realized they could NOT match India and pak in field hockey -- played on natural grass and they INVENTED Artifical turf CALLED ASTRO TURF which should have never happened. it was done only because European nations did NOT have the brilliant talent subcontinent had and the whole game was CONVERTED into pure power play ( no skills needed... only strength!) and this LED to the DEATH of Hockey's popularity. Aaj bhi if Hockey is moved back to natural grass as it should have always been India and pak would be the best teams in the world. Shame on Hockey federation International to have allowed this CHEATING and FOUL PLAY
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Absolutely well said.
True, I support your comments. The recent power play hockey on the astro turf really killed the Asian style, which was noted for stick work and artistry.
It should be shame on india Pak malayasian & other asian federations, to allow FIH to hijack playing turf & rules to suit European teams.
As they say " United we stand divided we fall".
@@visnuprasan1699 aap shayad young hain. In those days Suth East Asian countries like India , Malaysia and Pakistan had no say in the matter whether cricket hockey or football. Today the things have completely reversed after 50 years. India is top decision maker in cricket and major decision maker in hockey. In fact it's Saud that India is cricket and cricket is India! Western countries ( like Australia and UK) which used to attack us with racial slurs 40 years back their players are lining up to get jobs in India's IPL. Times have changed for India Vishnu 💪😊
Golden moment. I watched this match live on tv as a 12 yrs old boy at home with family. Being Malaysian indians of tamil origin, We were very happy to witness the nemerous time Olympic champion to be crowned as the world champion in our soil. I still have the news paper cuttings pasted in my large 'sports book' about the match including the whole Malaysian and lndian teams. Malaysia achieved 4th place with many lndian (Tamil) players in our national team. Sadly, that was the best ever achievement by us. Thereafter and to date, the performance of Msian team is in shamble. Anyway, happy to note lndia hockey is back @ Tokyo 2020 with a bronze winning achievement.
Wonderful to hear this. Even I remember a few Malaysian Hockey players in that 3rd World Cup. I remember Poon Folk Loke, who really wept after losing the semi-finals with India. The famous Umpire Vijaynanthan Kulasingham, who officiated the finals is also a good friend of mine now, through Whatsapp.
Thank u Satwant singhji,I listened the commentary was extremely happy to see India winning the world cup,incidentally it was my 21st birth day,a wonderful feeling.
i love Hockey from Lahore, Pakistan
Lahore Pakistan
thank you satwant paaji i was just 14 years old then and was listening to radio commentary. i have seen clips in the films division news reels then.today after 49 years i am able to see live the full match deffered.our friend from chennai mr.philips was very instrumental in this victory.very fast paces match on grass turf---very artistic ----players islahuddin samiullah akhtar rasool giovinda ajitpal singh ashok kumar harcharan singh---------what a sight -----all the greats playing .
Sir, are You the same
Kaleemullah who played for Pakistan in the early 80s? Also very instrumental in Pakistan beating Germany in the World Cup Finals in Bombay at the Wankhede Stadium.
Trust You are well. God Bless and Stay Healthy.
Same here. I was in 9th grade when I listened on transistor. Memorable commentary by JASDEV SINGH JI.
But jo Jasdev Singh aur Melville de Mello ne radio commentary ki thi, that was something as unforgettable as the game itself... They brought the entire energy alive into our homes
I watched the match when i was 10 year old in Malaysia. I was glad that India won the match. It was an very interesting match.
Man... This deserves as much attention as the 1983 cricket world cup.This was a huge feet
who had huge feet??
It did get as much attention at that time. The attention is lost now , no one's fault the game changed a alot .
This was played in Kuala Lumpur on 15 March 1975.
I was 10 years old and watched this life match on tv from Malaysia. The Malaysian player R. Pathmarajah was from my hometown Kuantan Pahang, Malaysia. After this match..i started playing hockey and no turning back ever since.❤hockey.
Yes, I too had tears in my eyes seeing this video. Watching all those great players bringing India glory. Salute you guys.
Gaand main sy bhi tears nikal ray hongay jab Pakistan ny next pata ni kitnay World cups main lundiya ki maa chodi thi😅
ਸਤਵੰਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਾਂ ਵੀਡੀਓ ਪਾਉਣ ਲਈ INDIA WORLD CHAMPION 1975 Ajit pal singh surjit singh Randhawa and all other players 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
i had a tears in my eyes whenever i see this video. the day was march 15,1975 when india lifted hockey world cup and have not ventured in the semi-finals after that. nine world cups have passed then .hope indian hockey will rise again and will win another world cup.thankyou satwant ji for uploading this video so that coming generation will also know about the rich history of indian hockey.
My father told me that in that indian team of 1975, 7 players were from punjab and out of these 7 players, 4 players were from sansarpur village, of jalandhar cantt
You're absolutely right. Mohinder Singh was our relative and from Jalandhar Dist. Few years after this epic match, I met Pakistani team players in Patiala, they were training as part of Combined Asian team. Needless to say, they were all very nice and spoke Punjabi. This was when, our hockey was excellent until Indira Gandhi complained to Ashiwani Kumar for having too many Sikhs in the team. As they say, rest is history. Btw, Ashiwani Kumar published that letter in the later part of his life. It can be found on Internet now. It will take a miracle to recover from the debacle now.
@@pardeepsinghshah5665 Agreed 100%
Sorry to say but Hindu mentality still the same, Sikhs are the one protecting them so far but some they will also realize these bastards are not even sincere to their mother. It’s is best all ethnicities should have their own independent state. Specially in Asia subcontinent. All can live in peace and can still support each other.
@@izhar12 Unfortunately, there is no one to protect Sikhs and Hindus in Porkistan. Well said Baluch should have their own independent state.
@@pardeepsinghshah5665 well then Indira Gandhi was a bad person to say the least. Proud of all brave and good Sikhs of 🇮🇳
thank you very much for uploading this video.At that time i was 11 years old now i m 56. Stadium Merdeka memorable place for all Malaysians and former PM Tun Abdul Razak. At that time not many police escort for PM.This is a great hockey game i ll never forget.
I REMEMBER THIS MATCH, AT THAT TIME I WAS JUST 9 YEARS OLD , I LISTEN THIS RADIO COMMENTARY BY JASDEV SINGH SOMETHIN OF THAT COMMENTARY I STILL REMEMBER THAT HOW JASDEV SINGH REACTED WHEN ASHOK KUMAR MADE FINAL GOAL FOR INDIA, NOW I AM 47 YEARS OLD
surjit Singh and ashok Kumar scored goals for India in the final,aslam sher khan scored goal in the semifinal against Malaysia.
@@jagjeevanram1 Yes indeed.
This clip brings back very very fond memories. A lump to my throat as well.
The match was played in very good spirits. Some wonderful stickwork was on display. A treat to watch Ashok Kumar
B. P. Govinda and Ishlahuddin showcase their dribbling skills. Ajitpal's very imaginative distribution. He hardly broke a sweat. A very clever Centre Half.
Thank You for sharing this clip.
Same here. Still can feel it
Thanks a lot Satwant ji. I was at that time only of 12 years.& only 10 minutes I had with the radio commentry.
thanks dude for congratulating us . i wish one day indian and pakistan hockey will rise again in the future and the world's greatest sporting rivalry will goes on forever.....
Inshallah we all hope so.
I was a student in Chandigarh India. I heard the commentary on Radio. The Indian team practised on Panjab Uni . grounds in Chandigarh.. We saw their practice every afternoon. They camped in one of the Hostels across the road. I remember Surjit. He was the tallest.
When he was to hit the penalty corner strike, we knew he would score.
After the victory they returned to their camp and went to the same practicing ground and paid their thankful gratitude to the ground.
My brother saw that.
Wondefull game. I was 14.i watch live telecast in TV. After 45yrs I watching this final. Thanks.
Me too.
What a wonderful watch down the memory lane , I was 12 year old and used to play hockey even in my dreams and still love it from bottom of my heart as an avid spectator, thank you Satwant ji
Thanks, Mr Satwant Singh, for uploading this priceless video. It brings back all the memories.
यह शायद अंतिम अंतरराष्ट्रीय हाॅकी मैच था जो घास के मैदान पर खेला गया था।यह भारतीय हॉकी का आखिरी सर्वाधिक गौरवशाली क्षण था। कलात्मक हाॅकी मैच का अद्भुत उदाहरण।
जसदेव सिंह जी आप की कामेंटरी बहुत-बहुत याद आई। श्रद्धांजलि।
Thank you Ji. I was 15 years old in Malaysia and my favourite player was/is Ajitpal Singh (I was centre half and captain of my school hockey team). My Dad was lucky enough to see the Wizard, Dylan Chand I think pre World War 2 when he toured Malaysia.
This game was the best old style game on grass we were privileged to watch in person with thousands of others at Stadium Merdeka.
I only remember this slightly, I remember I was upset after Pakistan lost. I was a little boy back then, however after this - pakistan went out to win 3 world cups...pakistan team was amazing during late 70s and 80s, almost unbeatable. unfortunately cricket has taken over pakistan and hockey is no longer important
india won 6 worldd cup
@@almasmohammad559 sirf 1 jeeta hai bro hockey me
Satwantji sir thank you so much .This match is our school time memories. Salute to all the great hockey players.
Thanks a lot. I followed the match on radio with my dad and brothers. We also went to an exhibition match the team played at Tiruchirappalli with the World cup. Thank you once again for bringing back those fond memories.
I am a Punjabi and a Jatt. My all time favorite field hockey player is Ajit Paul Singh but loss of this final was a tragedy for Pakistan after Indian Left Side defender Aslam Sher Khan broke Sami Ullah's collar bone. Nobody on Indian side could stop Sami Ullah.
Allah wanted that..no worries ...
@@prabhatchoudhary581 I thought Indians are very well educated and mature people. Was not expecting from an Indian bringing in religion. Whether as a humor or as sarcasism, both ways not a good reply.
@@javedmcheema7948 Cheema sahib you missunderstood what he meant it mean as we say in punjabi Jo Rab Nu Manjoor or Allaha di marji Si I DON'T think he wrote with bad intention My nanke cheeme ne kugh nahi likhda tusi gussa kar laina Khush Raho
Golden period of indian hockey,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Yes this 1975 Indian team captained by Ajitpal Singh thus far is the only team to win the World Cup and that was achieved by beating arch rivals Pakistan 2-1 at the Merdeka Stadium in Kuala Lumpur.
It has been 46 years since India won the World Cup but unfortunately future Indian national teams have failed to win the World Cup.
As if the 1975 World Cup triumph is like a "curse" to India just like England winning the football 1966 World Cup at Wembley.
India's 1975 World Cup victory came with a heavy price because at the same Australia were analysing and studying the strengths and weaknesses of India that came in handy the following year at the 1976 Montreal Olympics.And India were very fortunate to escape with a 1-1 draw in a group match against the Kookaburras at the same World Cup at Kuala Lumpur.
Oh what a beautiful video of yesteyear's hockey match which we all in India enjoyed through radio. In one such adda was our house at REC Campus (NIT) Rourkela, where 6-7 school boys huddled around our radio and with my late father.. Thank you so much for uploading this gem of video
I am from Pakistan. A Very delayed congrats to India on wining this one. What a glorious time for subcontinent hockey. Even today I am a keen follower but I do not see such skill in today's players.
I agree on this brother.
I like Akhtar Rasul and Ashok Kumar..great players
Yes, punjabi players from both sides of the border were of world class skills. Samiullah, akhtar rasool and Salim sherwani were beyond description in terms of skills and leadership. I met them invpatiala.
Our both countries india and pakistan lost charm of hockey and the most boring game cricket took it's place in both countries who were world champions in those days
Look at the speeds of players from both sides 👍
Omg memories got refreshed. I heard the commentary of this match on radio. JASDEV Singh was a very famous commentator. Majority of players were Punjabis in the both teams. Ajitpal Singh lifted the world Cup. Indian Govt didn't give recognition and honour to Hockey stars. Discrimination took 41 years that we grabbed the bronze medal.
Wow,excellent hockey. Never thought I would watch this finals. I was in 5th standard those days. Thank you satwant Singh for sharing this video.
Thanks a lot for reviving these memories And I listened to Radio commentary as TV📺 coverage was very rare those days ! Jasdev Singh was the Radio commentator, I was in college 2nd year and we friends celebrated the next day in our college canteen ! Thanx Satwant ji for taking us back to 1975 !!
Dear Satwantji, I am indeed thankful to you for posting this great video. I was 12 years old, studying 7th standard in School, in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu. I get goose bumps even now while watching this match. My uncle by name(Late) A. Claudius was a renowned District Hockey Coach in Coimbatore,Tamilnadu, who was trained by Dada. Maj. Dhyan Chand.
I'm also from kovai
Related to Leslie Claudius?
@@mdjcsmith No Sir. He is not related to Olympian Leslie Claudius. He is basically from Tamilnadu. Thank you.🙏
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1975 ਦਾ ਵਰਲਡ ਕੱਪ ਵਿੱਚ ਗਿਆਨੀ ਜੈਲ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ ਦਾ ਉਹੀ ਰੋਲ ਸੀ ਜੋ ਉਲੰਪਿਕ ਟੋਕੀਓ ਵਿਚ ਨਵੀਨ ਪਟਨਾਇਕ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਦਾ ਹੈ।
Thanks Pah ji for uploading this video. I remember listening to this game live on my radio when I was a 12 year old.
It was a very good & remarkable victory for India. Though I was just 13 years old, my family's favourite sport is Hockey. I still remember, India was down by a goal, but scored 2 goals to win the Hockey World Cup. I still remember names of great players of that Indian team. The goals were scored by Surjeet Singh and Ashok Dhyanchand. Excellent commentary by Jasdev Singh and Mel V de Mello
Great moments! I was just 19 years old and was listening to the commentary by Jasdevsingh. Today I accidentally bumped into the RUclips footage of this match. Those legendary names of players like Harcharn Singh,Ajitpal Singh, Aslam Sherkhan, Ashok Kumar, Govinda, Phillips and all others became live on my memory screen!! Thanks for uploading🇨🇦🇮🇳
Great time wn late Jasdev Singh was Hindi commentator
I am from Gujranwala Punjab Pakistan,I was 13 years old in 1975,I watched live match on TV from Kula Lumpur Malaysia, I think India had not such live telecast facility in mid 70s,It was one of the greatest match of world cup history between two rivalries. Unfortunately India lost their hockey glory after 1975 and Pakistan in mid 80s. Cricket replaced hockey in both countries, Indian hockey have shown some improvement whereas Pakistan hockey is still at lowest in history of Pakistan Hockey.
True, India did not had live telecast facility at that time. I heard live commentary on radio, still remember every thing of that day
In 1975 the preparation camp of world cup hockey was held at PU campus, Chandigarh and it was i formed that Punjab Government has taken the responsibility of team training. In 1975, I was 16 years old and I alongwith my 5-6 friends daily used to watch them practicing for hours and also play with team players at PU sports ground.
Thats the one of the most memorable event of my life
Loving the skills of Ashok kumar awesome !!!!
I heard this radio commentry by Juswant Singh. What a moment, when a silence broked by commentry voice " Ashok ne goal kar diya ".India won this tournament their first Hockey World Cup by divisive golden goal done by Legend player Ashok Kumar. A player from historical place Jhansi(UP). Though struggle made by Captain Ajitpal Singh, Surajeet Singh can't be forgotten.Excellant penalty strock conversation into goal by penalty strock specialist Mohinder Singh are our golden memories.Thanks, for the then entire hockey team. Winning a hockey world cup after defeating Pakistan with Sehnaj Shekh,Samiullah is still thrilling us
ਵੈਰੀ ਗੁਡ ਬਾਈ ਜੀ ਧੰਨ ਧੰਨ ਕਰਵਾ ਦਿਤੀ ਸਰਦਾਰਾ ਨੇ।।।। ਬਾਈ ਜੀ ਇਹ ਮੈਚ ਆਪਣੇ ਘੱਰ 46 ਸਾਲ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਆਪਣੇ ਪਿਤਾ ਜੀ ਨਾਲ ਬੈਠ ਕੇ ਰੇਡਿਓ ਤੇ ਸਾਰਾ ਮੈਚ ਸੁਣਿਆਂ ਸੀ।।ਉਸ ਟਾਈਮ ਮੈ 7 ਕਲਾਸ ਵਿਚ ਸੀ
Wau , what a golden time of indian hockey i have a chance to heard the commentry by shri. Jasdev singh ji feel that is held yesterday, what a glorious game play by Indian team leading under Ajeet pal and also team member Ashok, Govinda, shivaji surjeet and others thanks
thank u dominic gerard for the acknowledgement.v r glad to know that u r the nephew of late a. cladius. les thanks u for your wishes.god bless u.
I remember the running commentary of this match in the evening. The great radio commentators were Jasdev Singh and Joga Rao in Hindi and Dr Narotam Puri in English. We could get a feel that of live match through their effective commentary. What a magical voice Late S Jasdev Singh had. Those were the days when Asian Style Hockey was world famous. India, Pakistan and Malaysia were the leaders.
Baldev Singh , Ajit Singh, Chand Singh and Varinder Singh also used to be the active members of this team.
I can see Ashok Kumar ( son of Dhyan Chand, the Magician of Hockey)
is playing Right Out , Ajit Pawar Centre Forward and Harcharan Singh Left Out. What a great video taking us down the memory lane.
Thanks Satwant singh ji for beautiful 1975 memories.
Many Many Thanks Satwant Singhji for posting this Video. I Sincerely hope that Indian Hockey rises again with Wishes and Blessings from Hockey Lovers like you-RajaGopal from Hyderabad
Thank you Satwant Apaa Ji. Great memories. This was third world cup. It used to be played after every two years. In those days hockey was all skill, all the laws and rules have been changed to suit Europeans. Please correct me if I am wrong, this was India’s only world cup win. Pakistan won next two world cups 1978 and 1982. They won there last world cup in 1994. I think they are ranked 18 in the world now. It’s nice to see India reemerge as one of the top teams. But hockey is not the same. It’s more like football
Congratulations......undoubtedly pak team of 70s and 80s era was the best team in the world...winning against such players is really a moment of happiness.. .. long live good hockey of subcontinent style....
I heard live commentary of this match because I knew Surjit Singh when he was studying in sports college Jalandhar . He gifted me a hockey stick in 1974. I feel he was the king of penalty corner of his time ,he played a very important role to get the India winner of this world Cup final .
I still remember the match, me and my friends went to our neighbour house to see the out come in TV asit was a rare commodity 👍 well done India 👏👏👏
Beautiful, Delightful, Fair and Quality Hockey!
Thank you Satwant Ji,
You have brougth back so many memories of this game. I personally was a student in Seremban who met all of the members of the team both in Seremban and again in Kuala Lumpur. Now I can share this game win with my nephews and my children. I will show this to mum too who saw this game live in KL.!!! Thank you thank you.
I was studying in I t I. Ludhiana we saw live with all students of institute and could never forget this match som nath. Ghaloti
Many thanks for the great video. True heroes!!!
Shree
Thanks, Satwant Singh Ji for uploading. I knew half of the players. Ajitpal Singh, Surjit Singh Govinda, Powar, Varinder Singh, Mohinder Singh. After winning world cup Indian government gave them Vijay Scooters. We use to see them at a juice bar in Jalandhar Cantt.
Lovely to see quote of great player surjit Singh's son.surjit Singh was captain of India in 1982 world cup hockey.untimely demise of the captain in road accident was big loss to indian hockey
India champions of the world. Indeed great feat to win the world cup which is only hockey world cup India won. India on other hand has 8 Gold medals in Olympics for Hockey. Pakistan hockey has 4 world cups which is amazing for both the countries.
1975 ਵਿੱਚ ਅਸੀਂ 10ਵੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਪੜ੍ਹਦੇ ਸੀ ॥ ਕਲਾਸਾਂ ਚੱਲ ਰਹੀਆਂ ਸੀ । 9 ਜਾਂ 10 ਵਜੇ ਪਤਾ ਲੱਗ ਗਿਆ ਕਿ ਇੰਡੀਆ ਹਾਕੀ ਜਿੱਤ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ । ਖੁਸ਼ੀ ਦਾ ਮਾਹੌਲ ਬਣ ਗਿਆ । ਜਿੱਤ ਦੀ ਖੁਸ਼ੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਰਕਾਰੀ ਛੁੱਟੀ ਦਾ ਐਲਾਨ ਹੋ ਗਿਆ । ਫਿਰ ਸਾਡੀ ਖੁਸ਼ੀ ਜਿੱਤ ਦੀ ਖੁਸ਼ੀ ਨਾਲੋ ਕਿੰਨੀ ਜ਼ਿਆਦਾ ਸੀ, ………
We are grateful to Satwant Singh to upload this amazing video!
That 1975 3rd World Cup hockey final between India and Pakistan at the Merdeka Stadium was beamed live by RTM on the afternoon of March 15.
I was then fifteen and was about to sit for the LCE in seven months time.
In 1975 there was no coloured TV transmission until 1978.So it was in black and white when Malaysian hockey fans including me watched that historic classic between two Asian hockey giants.
Pakistan were technically and tactically the superior side but India were more determined and spirited.Moreover Pakistan had to do without skipper Abdul Rashid who was injured just before the tournament.
And India came back strongly despite being a goal down like what they did with Malaysia in the semi finals to win 2-1 albeit with the winning goal a controversial one awarded by the late umpire G.Vijayanathan.
Vijayanathan is very much alive
@@chandrasegar8159 no he passed away a few years back.
@@yiseng4602 bro Im in contact with Mr vijayanathan until today
@@chandrasegar8159 then I am in error but...???
@@yiseng4602 he's in Kanagapuram, confined in his home due to MCO, otherwise hale & hearty
I was lucky to see 1975 world cup team for almost every day of their training camp under coach Bodhi in PU campus grounds.
Bodhi?
@@CharanjitSingh-dv5sn Yes, Gurcharan Singh Bodhi (Assistant Coach). Chief Coach and Manager was Balbir Singh (SR.)
I still remember the CD for the World Cup final was given to late Satwant by our late Dato Dr Harjit from Johor to him
WE ARE GOING TO WIN ALL WC 2018 ONWARDS!
1:24:43: Indian National Anthem 🇮🇳🎶
Heard this match live commentary on Radio by S Jasdev Singh whose voice ran with speed of players & also with speed of ball. I was 15 years old & had to appear in 10th class exam in 1975
These heroes of INDIA are Real Ambassadors for ever . Jai Hind!
G S Sandhu
It was a Great game - Thanks for uploading
Everyone say cricket is dominating in india because of 1983 world cup and Everyone started playing cricket but we won world cup in hockey before cricket but now hockey is not much recognized as cricket
Yes I was watching this 1975 World Cup hockey final between Pakistan and India at the Merdeka Stadium beamed live by RTM during the T.C. era.
Thanks gor the wonderful video satwant singh ji.
A classic display of hockey. Both teams deserves appreciation. Weld one Pakistanis weld one Indians
I love hockey batala gurdaspur punjab
Thanks so much for this video
Proud of our only hockey World Cup triumph
Thank you for sharing this with everyone .
My husband was13yrs old
The skill levels are unbelievable and the counter attacking pace of both teams would put today's players to shame. Both teams would run rings round today's players with the latest equipment on artificial surfaces. Remember these guys were playing on a bumpy grass pitch with some sand patches on it - wow!
Many thanks to Satwant Ji for the great vedeo.I salute Indian Team for winning Hockey world cup.
I remember watching this match live on TV as a 16-year-old. The match-winning goal by Ashok Kumar was highly controversial. In fact, it was never a goal & was wrongly allowed by the referee. The replay had clearly shown that and that is the reason the replay of this goal has been hidden in this video.
sore loser
what a match ,, stunning performance of Indian Hockey team ,, Jay hind
I was 21 in 1975 I Liston at Radio this hockey match.When India won world Cup,it was very interesting match.
I was school boy in 1975 When I watched this match live in Karachi from Kulalumpur in very few peoples know today the winning goal of India by Ashok Kumar in fact was not a goal the ball was hit to the right pole but the umpire vijay nathan awarded goal Pakistani players protested but umpire had reject IF todays technology applied than Indian got failed to lift this trophy.
@@nitinkataria4100 hahah gandooo ak world cup jeta wo bhi cheating se... Pakistan phir 4 jeet gya.. cheating gandos
@@IQMIK11 sore losers
@@IQMIK11
India has won more medals than Pakistan in Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games combined. We won the Thomas Cup in badminton, in cricket India has more Trophies in its cabinet than Pakistan, be it men's women's or Under 19 category. India regularly secures gold medals in World Championships of sports like shooting, archery, wrestling, boxing and even in weightlifting. Whereas you Pakistanis only love to dwell in the past. In fact, u Pakistanis are real gaandoos, who destroyed their own National Sport. U guys r only prevelant in cricket, there also you don't win. In short, your Pakistan is a failed nation.
@@IQMIK11
And these are the World Cup stats combining different sports
Cricket: India won 3 World Cups in Men's Category and 5 World Cups in Under 19 Category. Pakistan has won only 2 World Cups in each category.
So India:8 Pakistan:4
Hockey: In Senior Men's Category India won 1 and Pakistan 4
In Junior Men's Category India won 2 and Pakistan 1
Total India 3 Pakistan 5
In Kabaddi India has won 7 World Cups Pakistan won 0
In Badminton India won 1 World Cup
Pakistan 0
In Chess India won 5 World Championships and Pakistan 0
In Boxing India won 7 World Championship Titles and Pakistan 0
In Wrestling, Shooting and Archery World Championshios India has won many gold medals and here also Pakistan 0
And now if I start showing you stats of Olympics, Commonwealth Games and Asian Games you will start crying.
So don't try to mess with your Dad.
Pakistan is nothing but an insect in front of India 😏
Hockey was very popular game that time. I love hockey
There is a lot of depth in this Indian team. Eventually World Champions!
I love . hockey
thanks for uploading it bro. :)
Thanks for the upload. I was eagerly waiting for this
One RUclips comment which I read will haunt me forever. It’s Punjab Vs Punjab Match. 😢😭
thanks for the video.i enjoyed watching this historic win of india.my husband was a part of that team who worked hard for victory. god bless all the members- past n present .....although they have been forgotten...that,s what happens here.when u dont have any godfathers!!!!!
.mrs. fernandez.
It is very nice to know that you are goalkeeper Leslie Fernandez's wife. During the 3rd World Cup I was just studying 7th standard. But it was Leslie Fernandez who played a major role in the semi-final match between India and Malaysia. By the way I am the nephew of Late. A. Claudius of Coimbatore who was a Hockey Coach in Coimbatore. He was a key man when the team visited Coimbatore to play exhibition match soon after India's victory. A year back I also read an article about Leslie Fernandez in The Hindu Metroplus, stating that he had his schooling in Campions, Trichy. Convey my wishes to Leslie.
Dear Mrs Fernandez, it's so kind of you to come up on the forum. Its an honour to say 'namaste' to you.
Shree
taufigi namaste taufigi, i am proud to b connected with this sport.it was good to c the 1975 world cup team in Delhi n read the article about them in the "HINDU".n the TIMES OF INDIA... they were there to meet the present team before they leave for the netherlands.it was indeed ...an afternoon of nostalgia... n a feeling of being remembered n appreciated....thanks n god bless to Hockey India for honouring them.....better late than never....
..mrs.fernandez.
Great match indeed. Leslie Fernandez was instrumental in the semi-final clash between India and Malaysia at the 3rd World Cup. I was just studying 7th standard then. Truly it was a pulsating match.
Dominic Gerard R
thank u dominic.v now wish the present hockey team ..all the very best.may they work hard to bring back the golden era to this national sport......
Thanks a lot for sharing this video. Those days were golden days of our hockey n
Great though the Indian team that won the 1975 World Cup team but their failure to beat Australia in a group match drawing only 1-1 was the harbinger of things to come.
Australia had sounded a warning to the eventual World Cup champions not to take them lightly in future meeting.
India basked in winning the 1975 World Cup beating their arch rival Pakistan 2-1 in the final.That World Cup triumph in Kuala Lumpur made up for the painful penalty flicks defeat to host Holland in the 1973 final at Amsterdam.Then India led 2-0 with a brace from Surjit Singh and should have scored more after that.But the Dutch short corner specialist Ties Kruize equalized also with a brace at 2-2.With barely thirty one seconds left on the clock India were awarded a penalty stroke.B.P.Govinda had the great chance to score and the World Cup could be India's.But he blew that chance and Maarten Sikkings made a great save.
Yes that 1975 World Cup triumph at the Merdeka Stadium made up for the bitter disappointment of losing the 1973 final.
But one country in particular already have spotted weaknesses and vulnerabilities in the Indian team.They had learnt a lot from that 1-1 draw with India in a group match in Kuala Lumpur.Australia that is and the Kockaburras will indeed be a haunting nightmare for India in the years to come and even until now.
The following year at the Montreal Summer Olympics in 1976 the nightmare for Indian hockey began.Australia handed a 6-1 thrashing to India.The Kockaburras indeed would be the nemisis to India in international hockey.
I then a student of class VIII had listened to the running commentary of that match. Jasdev singh a commentator transported all listeners to the madrika stadium of Kulalumpur Malaysia
It is so far India's first and only World Cup victory.Remember India despite eight Olympic gold medal triumphs have yet still to regain the World Cup they last won in 1975.I was fifteen then when Ajitpal Singh and his men ran around at the Merdeka Stadium celebrating India's World Cup victory.
indeed that day was a great moment in the history of indian hockey.but nowadays when india play matches against the top teams like AUS,GER AND NED they loses which makes me sad .actually india and pakistan dominated this sport.but when astro-turf were introduced indian hockey starts declining.that was the strategy of european nations to end india's and pakistan domination. still i hope that these 2 nations will play another world cup final in the near future.THE RIVALRY WILL GOES ON FOREVER...