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.