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National Sports Day 2025, GK: Have you ever wondered why National Sports Day is celebrated on 29 August? Often this question is asked as General Knowledge in many competitive examinations. In such a situation, let’s know …Read more
General Knowledge, Trending GK, Major Dhyan Chand, National Sports Day: Major Dhyan celebrates National Sports Day on the birth anniversary of Dhyan Chand.National Sports Day 2025: In whose name is this day?
So let us tell you that National Sports Day is celebrated in the name of Indian hockey player Major Dhyanchand. Actually, Major Dhyanchand is called the hockey magician i.e. ‘The Magician of Hockey’. Born on 29 August 1905 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, Dhyanchand brought hockey to new heights. The ball on his stick used to stick so that the goal was almost fixed. Not only this, once his skills were doubted, their hockey stick was broken to check that there could be no magnets in it, but the truth was that the real magic was in his talent, which no one could take away.
Major Dhyan Chand Birth Anniversary: When did it start?
Hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand: Dhyanchand fired 1000 goals
Dhyanchand scored about 1000 goals in his career from 1926 to 1948, including more than 400 international goals. In 1928, from Amsterdam Olympics to 1932 Los Angeles and 1936 Berlin Olympics, he gave India a gold medal 3 consecutive times. He scored 14 goals as soon as he made his debut in 1928. Before independence, this achievement was no less than a miracle. For this, he also received Padmabhushan, the third largest civilian honor in the country. He used to practice even after returning from duty at night.
When the stick was broken
National Sports Day: Why do these days celebrate?
The purpose of National Sports Day is to promote sportsmanship in the country. The government wants youth to participate in sports so that both their body and mind are fit. Also, this day is also an opportunity to remember those great players who gave India recognized in the world. On this day, ‘National Sports Awards’ are also distributed in which top players and coaches are honored.
News18 Hindi (Network 18) employed as Assistant Editor in Digital. Active in media for more than 13 years. Apart from the print and digital version of Hindustan, Dainik Bhaskar, work in many other institutions …Read more
News18 Hindi (Network 18) employed as Assistant Editor in Digital. Active in media for more than 13 years. Apart from the print and digital version of Hindustan, Dainik Bhaskar, work in many other institutions … Read more
