10 facts on National Sports Day:

  1. National Sports Day is celebrated on 29 August every year in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, who is considered to be one of the greatest hockey players of all time.
  2. Major Dhyan Chand led the Indian hockey team to three consecutive Olympic gold medals in 1928, 1932, and 1936.
  3. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award, in 1956.
  4. The National Sports Day celebrations include several events, such as sports competitions, award ceremonies, and fitness demonstrations.
  5. The Prime Minister of India gives the annual Major Dhyan Chand Award to the outstanding sportsperson of the year.
  6. The Khelo India Scheme, a government initiative to promote sports in India, was launched on National Sports Day in 2018.
  7. The theme for National Sports Day 2023 is "Fit India, Healthy India".
  8. The National Sports Day celebrations are a great way to promote sports and physical fitness in India.
  9. They also serve as a tribute to Major Dhyan Chand, who is an inspiration to all sportspersons in India.
  10. National Sports Day is a day to celebrate the achievements of Indian sportspersons and to encourage everyone to take up sports and stay fit.