Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday wished all sportspersons in India and paid their tributes to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand on the occasion of the National Sports Day.
Taking to his X handle, the Prime Minister wrote, “On National Sports Day, my greetings to all sportspersons. India is proud of their contributions to the nation. I pay homage to Major Dhyan Chand Ji as well on his birth anniversary.”
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik wrote, “Tributes to hockey wizard #MajorDhyanChand on his birth anniversary, also celebrated as #NationalSportsDay. His contributions to the field of hockey, unwavering dedication to sports, and his lasting legacy will continue to inspire millions of sportspersons.”
It is worth mentioning here that the National Sports Day in India is celebrated on August 29 every year. It is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand Singh.
The day also serves as a reminder for all of us to recall the contributions, determination, and extraordinary achievements of the athletes and their influence in shaping societies. The first National Sports Day was celebrated on August 29, 2012, and this year marks the 12th anniversary of Rashtriya Khel Divas.
