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National Sports Day
On Every 29th August National Sports Day is celebrated since 2012, which marks the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand who won the gold medal in the Olympics for India in 1928, 1932, and 1936. The primary goal of India's National Sports Day is to increase public understanding of the importance of sports and regular physical activity.
Who is Major Dhyan Chand?
Major Dhyan Chand is a legendary Indian hockey team player, also known as the “Hockey Wizard”. He was born on August 29, 1905. He was the captain of the Indian national hockey team.
In total, he managed to score about 400 international goals and almost 1,000 goals during the course of his career. Major Dhyan Chand received the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award, in 1956.
Celebration of National Sports Day
The commemoration of National Sports Day highlights the overall significance of sports and motivates people to understand the necessity of participating in sports to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. Each year it is hosted in the Rashtrapati Bhavana.
Notably, on this day, the government presents honours, including the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, Arjuna, and Dronacharya Awards.
National Sport Of India
From 1928 to 1956, hockey was the most popular sport in India. During this time, India won six gold medals at the Olympics. Currently, there are millions of sports lovers in India distributed throughout numerous places. As a result, there is a diverse range of games available, from primitive tribal games to the following Indian national sports:
* cricket,
* field hockey,
* football,
* badminton,
* kabaddi.
Conclusion
This day honours Dhyan Chand Singh, a renowned hockey player. In addition, the day serves as a reminder of the importance of participating in sports. This National Sports Day, we implore you to get outside and participate in your favourite sport while celebrating your inner Khiladi.
-when we used to travel, the name of our country and the game were the only two things that mattered.