National Sports Day is celebrated every year in India on 29 August. The day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Indian hockey legend, Major Dhyan Chand.
Major Dhyan Chand was a legendary figure in Indian and world hockey. He played a very significant role in helping India complete their first hat-trick of Olympic gold medals with victories at the 1928, 1932 and 1936 Summer Olympics.
Dhyan Chand, who was completely dedicated to his craft, started his hockey career with the regimental team of the British Indian Army. According to the official website of Olympics, he used to practice his hockey in the night under the moonlight, after completing his regimental duties in the day. Therefore, he got the name Dhyan 'Chand'.
Signification of the day
National Sports Day’s main goal is to promote awareness about the importance of sports and being physically active in daily life. The government has leveraged the event to launch a variety of sports-related projects since the inaugural observance of the day in India in 2012. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the Khelo India campaign in 2018. Several sports personalities receive significant sporting honours from India’s president, including the Khel Ratna, Arjuna Awards, Dronacharya Awards, and Dhyan Chand Awards. The Dhyan Chand Award recognises an athlete’s lifetime accomplishments in his or her sport.
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