National Sports Day: The Most Defining Moments of 2026

National Sports Day: Vice-President Radhakrishnan, Delhi CM Gupta hail Major Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary - The Tribune

Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday extended greetings on National Sports Day, paying tribute to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand and highlighting the importance of discipline, fitness and sporting excellence.

National Sports Day: The most defining moments of 2026

Hyderabad: Every August 29, India celebrates National Sports Day, the birthday of Major Dhyan Chand who played hockey for India at the Olympics in 1928, 1932 and 1936 and won gold all three times. People called him the wizard, and the day named after him has become the country’s yearly moment to ask how Indian sport is doing. In eight months since the year began, India has defended a World Cup at home, won more boxing gold at the Commonwealth Ga…

Her father repaired bicycles for Rs 300 a day and she grew up in a mud house; years later, Asmita Dey became the first Indian judoka to win Commonwealth Games gold

With an inspiring display of determination, Asmita Dey made history by securing a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in judo, marking her as the first Indian to reach this milestone. Her victory, a poignant reminder of her father's recent passing, serves as a tribute to his unwavering support. Dey intends to honor his legacy by creating a comfortable home for her loved ones using her prize money.

National Sports Day 2026: Remembering Major Dhyan Chand, Hockey Wizard who put India on world map

National Sports Day 2026: Know why India celebrates August 29, the legacy of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, his three Olympic gold medals, career, achievements and why the Hockey Wizard remains an enduring symbol of Indian sporting excellence.