Broome Eric Pinniger (28 December 1902 – 30 December 1996) was an Indian field hockey player.[1]

India hockey team 1928. Broome Eric Pinniger is sitting sixth from left.
Olympic medal record
Field hockey at the Summer Olympics
Representing  India
Gold medal – first place 1928 Amsterdam Team competition
Gold medal – first place 1932 Los Angeles Team competition

Early life

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Pinniger was born in Saharanpur, India. He studied at Oak Grove School, Mussoorie, India.[2]

Participation in Olympics

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He competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics and 1932 Summer Olympics.[citation needed]

In 1928, he was vice-captain of the Indian field hockey team which won the gold medal at Amsterdam. He played five matches as centre-half and scored one goal.[citation needed]

Four years later, he was again a member of the Indian field hockey team, which won the gold medal at Los Angeles. He played two matches as centre-half.

References

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  1. ^ "Broome Eric PINNIGER". Retrieved 4 October 2022.
  2. ^ https://garhwalpost.in/oak-grove-olympics/
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