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National Sports Day

India celebrates National Sports Day or Rashtriya Khel Divas on 29th August to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend, Major Dhyan Chand who was born on this date in 1905.

During Major Dhyan Chand’s time, as a hockey player and captain of the Indian Hockey Team, India gained prominence in Sports across the world, by winning the hockey world cup and at Olympics. 29th of August is a moment of pride and glory for all Indians.

Major Dhyan Chand Fondly remembered as the 'wizard of hockey' for incredible hockey skills, he managed to score 570 goals in his career ranging from 1926 to 1949. His most famous and so far unparalleled achievement is to help Indian National Hockey Team win three consecutive Olympic gold medals in the years 1928, 1932 and 1936.

He was awarded India's third highest civilian honour Padma Bhushan in 1956. His original name was Dhyan Singh. The nickname 'Chand' got stuck to his name as he used to practise all night in the moonlight. The day is also dedicated to the nations’ sports heroes and champions, honoring their contribution and dedication towards bringing laurels to the country - we look upto them with a sense of pride.

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