National Sports Day celebrated on August 29 to honour Major Dhyan Chand:

India observed National Sports Day on August 29, commemorating the birth anniversary of legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand. The day highlights the importance of sports and physical fitness across the country. Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya launched the Fit India Pan-India Sports Movement, which will continue until August 31, encouraging citizens to actively engage in sporting activities while paying tribute to Dhyan Chand’s remarkable legacy in Indian hockey.