National Sports Day is celebrated in India on August 29th every year. On this day the great ice hockey player Major Dhyanchand was born in Prayagraj in 1905 and on the occasion of his birthday the National Sports Day is celebrated in the country. On the occasion of the sports day, the compatriots are not only made aware of the sport but also given suggestions on how they can keep fit. While Sports Day is celebrated on August 29 in India, Sports Day is celebrated on other days in other countries.
On the occasion of the National Sports Day, many types of sports competitions are organized in the country, where kabaddi, marathon, basketball, volleyball, hockey and many other sporting events are held. Major Dhyanchand won gold medals at the Olympic Games for India in 1928, 1932 and 1936. Major Dhyanchand scored more than 500 goals in his ice hockey career.
One of the main reasons for celebrating Sports Day is to inspire young players to advance their careers. It allowed him to stay fit and take his game seriously. From today’s perspective, the Indian sports world is also experiencing a spectacular performance at international level. The Arjuna Award, Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award and Dronacharya Award are presented for significant contributions to sport in the country.
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