Career
Gentle played for India at three Olympic Games, in London in 1948, in Helsinki in 1952 and in Melbourne in 1956. He captained the Indian team at the Melbourne Olympics, following the injury of captain Balbir Singh, Senior in the first game of the league phase against Afghanistan. In the 38th minute, he converted a short corner to goal.
India finished the tournament scoring 36 goals and not conceding a single goal.
With the team, he toured East Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Japan and parts of Europe.