National Sports Day of India is celebrated on 29 August
Surprising as it may sound, it is true that India does not have a national sport. Cricket and football are the most popular. Although hockey and kabaddi are often mentioned as national sports in textbooks. But that is completely wrong.
*What is Sports Day for?
National Sports Day of India is celebrated on 29 August on the birth anniversary of hockey player Major Dhyan Chand. The day is the birthday of Major Dhyan Chand Singh, the hockey player who won Olympic gold medals for India in 1928, 1932 and 1936.
*Who is Major Dhyan Chand?
Major Dhyan Chand (1905-1979), a legendary field hockey player in India, was renowned for his exceptional talent and goal-scoring abilities. In 1928, 1932, and 1936, his outstanding efforts helped India win three straight Olympic gold medals. He was known as the “Wizard of Hockey” for his exceptional athleticism and ball handling skills. In recognition of his enduring influence on sports and the country, India’s National Sports Day is observed on his birthday, August 29, every year.
*Why do we celebrate National Sports Day?
National Sports Day in India is celebrated to commemorate the birthday of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand. Dhyan Chand won three gold medals for the country at the Olympics (1928, 1934, 1936). He scored more than 400 goals while playing from 1926-1948. Dhyan Chand not only took the name of the country on the world map with the hockey stick in the international arena, but also contributed to the world hockey. Even Germany’s Adolf Hitler offered him money to play for Germany. He is nominated for the highest award in the country’s sports field. Major Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement.
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