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. Also Read: 'Every Single Fan...': Ex-Pakistan Player Requests Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli To Visit PakistanSports Fraternity wishes the nation a happy National Sports DayThe 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.Honoring the Legacy of the Wizard of Hockey, Major Dhyan Chand! 🇮🇳🫡This #NationalSportsDay, let’s unite and celebrate the spirit of dreaming big, breaking boundaries, and redefining excellence. Let’s play with heart, and always #PlayBold. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/T2qFxOQJoL— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) August 29, 2024 On this National Sports Day, I warmly commend our athletes, coaches, and everyone who has devoted their life to sports.As we honor the legacy of Major Dhyan Chand Ji on his birth anniversary, let's commit ourselves to making India a powerhouse on the global sporting stage! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/cgqcfhLCxF— Jay Shah (@JayShah) August 29, 2024 Greetings on National Sports Day. Today we pay homage to Major Dhyan Chand Ji. It is an occasion to compliment all those passionate about sports and those who have played for India. Our Government is committed to supporting sports and ensuring more youth are able to play and… pic.twitter.com/nInOuIOrpp— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2024 Honouring a Legend: Major Dhyan Chand"Today, on his birth anniversary, #IndianArmy pays tribute to hockey legend #MajorDhyanChand, celebrating his enduring legacy on #NationalSportsDay. #RememberingChampions#NationalSportsDay#KhelegaIndiaTohKhilegaIndia#MOW#IndianArmy… pic.twitter.com/unPFRRiFnF— ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) August 29, 2024 🇮🇳✨ This #NationalSportsDay, let’s come together to dream big and push the limits of excellence. 📷 Pics belong to the respective owners • #NationalSportsDay2024 #Paris2024 #Paralympics #TeamIndia #BharatArmy #COTI🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/xPhpZgZIRd— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) August 29, 2024 Honouring the power of sports on National Sports Day! 🏅Celebrating the passion, dedication, and resilience that unite us all.🌟#IndianFootball⚽️ pic.twitter.com/g9TYgs8Uxh— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) August 29, 2024 v Celebrating #NationalSportsDay on the Birth Anniversary of the legend, 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐡𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝 🫡🇮🇳💙#MumbaiMeriJaan #MumbaiIndians pic.twitter.com/rSQ1G3Hahg— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) August 29, 2024 Happy #NationalSportsDay to every Indian! 🇮🇳May our love for sports inspire greatness on and off the field! 🌟#SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings pic.twitter.com/BhntEJNpnA— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) August 29, 2024 As we celebrate National Sports Day today, I firmly believe in supporting and cheering for the growth of sports in our country, making a united effort in paving new ways to make India a sporting powerhouse. pic.twitter.com/fWAr9bHiKw— P.T. USHA (@PTUshaOfficial) August 29, 2024 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.

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

Sports Fraternity and Notable Figures Extend National Sports Day Greetings, Pay Tribute to Major Dhyan Chand.

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