GOLD: Instances in which the Sports Feature differs from Real Story

#4 The Scoreline of the 1948 Olympic Final

1948 London Olympics: Field Hockey Final

The climax of the film zeroes in on India's campaign in the 1948 London Olympics. It ends on the note of a melodramatic clash between India and Great Britain, instilling emotions of pride and patriotism.

The film depicts the British being in a commanding position in most of the game, and Team India scripting a dramatic comeback to win the historic gold medal.

However, as legend says, India were never subject to any sort of dominance by the host nation. India had taken a lead of two goals inside 15 minutes courtesy the deft stickwork of Balbir Singh Sr, and extended the lead further by two more goals in the second half.

India comfortably defeated Great Britain by a margin of 4-0, thriving in the face of alien, hostile conditions.