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India Gears Up for National Sports Day 2025: A Nation on the Move | Sports-Games
National Sports Day promotes fitness, teamwork, and discipline while recognizing athletes with awards like Khel Ratna and Arjuna, fostering a strong sports culture in India.
- India observes National Sports Day annually on August 29 to honor hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand's birth anniversary.
- National Sports Day was inaugurated in 2012 to honor Dhyan Chand's Olympic successes between 1928 and 1936 and to motivate future generations through his legacy.
- The 2025 celebrations, led by the Fit India Mission, include a nationwide campaign from August 29 to 31 promoting 60 minutes of daily physical activity.
- Prominent sportspersons and government officials are scheduled to motivate citizens nationwide through various sporting events, while outstanding athletes receive recognition at the national level through prestigious sports awards.
- The event aims to promote fitness, prevent lifestyle diseases, and support India’s sports culture by encouraging widespread participation and infrastructure development.
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India Gears Up for National Sports Day 2025: A Nation on the Move | Sports-Games
India Gears Up for National Sports Day 2025: A Nation on the Move In a grand tribute to India's sports legacy, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya paid homage to hockey icon Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day, celebrated every year on August 29. Marking the occasion, flowers were offered at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, in remembrance of the legendary sportsman's birth anniversary.Initiated in 1995 and celebrated nationwide since…
India celebrates National Sports Day on August 29: What's its significance, theme and history?
India celebrates its National Sports Day on August 29, after the birth anniversary of legendary Hockey player Major Dhyan Chand. Several athletes and public representatives will encourage the citizens will promote the theme throughout the day.
National Sports Day 2025: History, significance and all you need to know
National Sports Day, observed on August 29, marks Major Dhyan Chand’s birth anniversary. The day celebrates his legacy, promotes sports culture, and highlights the importance of fitness, discipline, and teamwork in building a healthier, stronger nation.
National Sports Day 2025: History, significance and everything you need to know about commemoration of Major Dhyan Chand’s birth anniversary
National Sports Day 2025 Major Dhyan Chand: August 29 will be celebrated as the National Sports Day and will also mark the day when the National Sports Awards are presented by the President of India.
Celebrating Major Dhyan Chand: Top 5 courageous moments in Indian men’s cricket on National Sports Day
Every year on August 29, India comes together to observe National Sports Day, a tribute that began in 2012 to honor the birth anniversary of the legendary Major Dhyan Chand, fondly known as the ‘Wizard of Hockey.’ This sports day celebration not only commemorates the life of one of India’s greatest... Read full article at CricketTimes.com
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