| National Sports Day in India is a day to celebrate all athletes and their achievements. This day is celebrated in the memory of Indian Hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. On this day, Dhyan was born in Prayagraj in 1905. He was the captain of the Indian Hockey team. Major Dhyan Chand is the most celebrated Indian hockey player, who won gold medals for India in the Olympics 1928, 1932 and 1936. It is a day to raise awareness about physical activity, sports, and overall health. On this day people from different age groups take a part in sports like kabaddi, marathon, basketball, hockey etc. |
