Thursday, August 29, 2024

NATIONAL SPORTS DAY 29/08/2024


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National Sports Day

  1. National sports Day is Celebrated on August 29th  every  year to  honour  Major Dhyan Chand, an Indian Hockey layer.
  2. National Sports Day serves as a tribute to his contributions and achievements in the world of sports.
  3. The National Sports Day is more than just a celebration and a reminder of how sports enrich our lives and bring us closer as a community.
  4. Activities on National Sports Day include sports demonstrations, friendly matches, and fitness challenges.
  5. The day also features motivational talks and awards recognizing outstanding athletes and teams.
Major Dhyan Chand

  • Dyan Chand was an Indian Field Hockey player
  • His Birthday 29th August is celebrated as National sportsday in India every year.
  • Dhyan Chand is best known for his key role in securing three Olympic gold medals for India in hockey in 1928, 1932, and 1936.
  •  He was also honored with the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award, in 1956.



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