Miscellaneous Current Affairs · 30 May 2026

Book 'India’s First Olympic Gold' released on May 27, 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 30 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The book titled India’s First Olympic Gold was released on May 27, 2026, by P.T. Usha, the president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
  • The book was authored by hockey historian K. Arumugam.
  • It chronicles the Indian hockey team's journey in 1928, including their final triumph against the host on May 26 in Amsterdam.
  • The work identifies Dhyan Chand as India's first-ever international sporting hero.
  • Dilip Tirkey, the president of Hockey India, was also present at the release event.

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