29 August Celebrated as National Sports Day

In India 29 August celebrated as National Sports Day each year, this day marks the birthday of legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand Singh.
Dhyan Chand was born in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh on 29-08-1905.
In his career, he wins gold medals in Olympics (1928, 1932 and 1936) for India, and score around 400 goals from 1926 to 1948.
"Greetings to all sports enthusiasts on National Sports Day. Tributes to the phenomenal hockey player, Major Dhyan Chand Ji on his birth anniversary. I urge people to give priority to sports and fitness related activities, which will contribute towards a healthier India said by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on the eve of National Sports Day.

Published On : 29 Aug 2018