PM Narendra Modi greets sports enthusiasts on National Sports Day

Remembering and honoring 'The Wizard of Hockey' Major Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary.

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has greeted sports enthusiasts on National Sports Day.

"Greetings to all sports enthusiasts on National Sports Day. Tributes to the phenomenal hockey player, Major Dhyan Chand Ji on his birth anniversary. I urge people to give priority to sports and fitness related activities, which will contribute towards a healthier India.

I salute all those who have represented India in various sporting events. Their hard work and resolve have led to several milestones. This year has been great for our sporting fraternity, with the Indian athletes excelling in various tournaments including Asian Games 2018 and Commonwealth Games", the Prime Minister said.

The National Sports Day in India is celebrated on 29 August each year to honor and mark the birth anniversary of Dhyan Chand Singh, the hockey player who won gold medals in Olympics for India in the years 1928, 1934 and 1936. He scored over 400 goals in his career, from 1926 to 1948.

(With inputs from PIB)