Broome Pinniger


Broome Eric Pinniger was an Indian field hockey player.

Early life

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

Participation in Olympics

He competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics and 1932 Summer Olympics.
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.
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.