The man who led India to the Olympics Gold in 1980, Vasudevan Baskaran spoke to WION about the Hockey World Cup final between Belgium and Germany and said, "If you see from the very first round, the hockey played at the league stage was little fury as every team wanted to not lose a point but when it went on three quarter, the hockey was different." Watch the video to know more about what he said.

Hockey World Cup final: Former Hockey champion Vasudevan Baskaran speaks to WION

Hockey gave India an identity in sport before independence with the the wizard Dhyan Chand inspiring the Indian team to a hat-trick of Olympic golds in 1928, 1932 and 1936. The golden legacy continued post 1947 with the Indian team Re-affirming its dominance by going unbeaten till the 1960 olympics. That era of domination yeilded 10 consecutive Olympic medals and India won 11 medals between 1928-1980. 1980 gold medal winning captain Vasudevan Baskaran pays tribute to the golden era on the WION Broaband Olympic edition.

WION Broadband Olympic Edition: Hockey legend Vasudevan Baskaran pays tribute to the golden era

Despite dominating the Olympics, Indian Hockey has not been able to return to the podium since the 8th and final gold won in 1980. What are the reasons for Indian Hockey's dramatic slide? 1980 olympic gold medalist Vasudevan Baskaran reflects on the mis-steps that de-railed Indian Hockey over the years.

WION Broadband Olympic Edition: Olympic gold medalist Vasudevan Baskaran on the mis-steps that de-railed Indian Hockey over the years

40 years ago Indian Hockey won the last of its 8 gold medals at the Olympic games. Captain of the 1980 team Vasudevan Baskaran looks back on a memorable campaign and how a team of outsiders put India back on the top of the Olympic podium

WION Broadband Olympic Edition: Vasudevan Baskaran on Indian Hockey's final hurrah in 1980