National Sports Day Greetings Pour In from Sports Fraternity & Big Names Saluting Major Dhyan Chand

National Sports Day is observed on August 29, every year in India. Today marks the celebration of Major Dhyan Chand, one of India's most outstanding sportsperson and hockey icon. The day honours his birth date as well as the value of physical exercise and sports in our life. Along with the Indian hockey squad, Major Dhyan Chand had helped India win their first ever three successive gold medals from the Summer Olympics of 1928, 1932 and 1936. 

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Sports Fraternity wishes the nation a happy National Sports Day

The sports community and eminent personalities—including the Prime Minister, India's AIFF, IPL franchises, and the incoming ICC Chairperson, Jay Shah and others—took to social media on National Sports Day to greet the country. Their combined statements underlined the importance of the event and represented their common passion for sports. The wave of support and recognition from many sports organisations underlined the value of sports in India.

Why Is National Sports Day Celebrated? 

National Sports Day is celebrated to honor the legacy of India's greatest hockey player- Major Dhyan Chand. It is celebrated each year on his birth anniversary. The day is also celebrated to spread awareness and importance of sports and physical activity in our lives. 

When Was National Sports Day Established? 

The National Sports Day was established back in 2012 by the Government of India. 

Significance Of National Sports Day 

The significance of National Sports Day is to remember Major Dhyan Chand and his extraordinary contribution towards Hockey as a sport and towards India. It commemorates his birth anniversary.