Why in News?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on National Sports Day on 29 August 2026 and paid tribute to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary.
Key Points:
- National Sports Day is observed annually on 29 August to commemorate the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand.
- Dhyan Chand is regarded as one of the greatest hockey players in sporting history.
- The Prime Minister highlighted Dhyan Chand’s contribution to India’s sporting ties with New Zealand.
- Dhyan Chand was part of the Indian hockey team that toured New Zealand about a century ago, marking an important milestone in sporting relations between the two countries.
- The day seeks to promote sports, fitness and a sporting culture across the country.
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