Hockey legend Main Dhyan Chand’s beginning anniversary on August 29 was celebrated as Nationwide Sports activities Day.© Twitter
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday mentioned the eagerness for sports activities within the youth of the nation at the moment instances is the best tribute to Main Dhyan Chand. Dhyan Chand was a legendary hockey participant identified for his magical hockey expertise. He was a part of the Indian hockey workforce which struck gold within the Olympics of 1928, 1932, and 1936. “This 12 months we gained an Olympic medal in hockey after 4 a long time. You’ll be able to think about how glad Main Dhyan Chand have to be right now. We’re seeing love for sports activities within the youth right now. This ardour for sports activities is the best tribute to Main Dhyan Chand,” mentioned the Prime Minister on his month-to-month radio programme ”Mann Ki Baat”.
Earlier this month, PM Modi introduced that the Khel Ratna award will now be referred to as the Main Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.
This got here a day after the Indian males’s hockey workforce gained the bronze medal after 41 years on the Olympic Video games.
PM Modi additionally mentioned it’s only by way of participation that India can attain the heights in sports activities it deserves.
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“We should not let this momentum cease. Our sports activities grounds in villages, cities, cities have to be full. Solely by way of the participation of all, India can attain the peak in sports activities it deserves,” mentioned PM Modi.
On August 29, India celebrates Nationwide Sports activities Day to commemorate the beginning anniversary of hockey wizard Dhyan Chand.
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