History of National Sports Day 

Rashtriya Khel Divas is now known as National Sports Days. This day was first inducted into the list of celebrity days in the year of 2012. This day is the center of attraction for the sports lover for our country. The celebration of National Sports Day brings the spirit of sportsmanship and propagating the message of different sports in our country.

Who is Sir Major Dyan Chand Singh?

Major Dyan Chand Singh is a popular known Indian Hockey player who was born on 29 August 1905 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. He is one of the pioneer players in the field of Hockey by having more than 400 international goals and 1000+ goals in his entire career of 22 years.  He is the greatest hockey player in India ever.

Indian Hockey team achieved many victories under the leadership of him, and his leadership led India into 3 Olympic medals in 1928, 1932 and 1936. 

How Indian Celebrate National Sports Day

Our Government paid tribute to the legendary Hockey Player Major Dyan Chand on their birth anniversary in 2012.

• On this day, our President gives out all sport-related awards like Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna, Dronacharya to honor the sportsperson and their coaches who are making proud of their services from their sports. 

• This day is celebrated with great walkathons and football tournaments which are held across the country. 

• Different age group players take part in different sports like Marathon, Kabaddi, Hockey, and Basketball, etc. 

• Two athletes are selected by the committee for the Khel Ratna sports Award as the highest sporting honor of our country. 

• People gather together and remember the greatest hockey player of all time. 

 

What is Fit India Movement 

Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the FIT INDIA CAMPAIGN on the occasion of National Sports Day in 2019. The aim of the campaign is to encourage people in physical activities and sports in their daily lives. Several government officials and Olympics Association with the promoter and many more advise for this Fit India Movement.   

Here is the complete information for why we celebrate National Sports Day and how we celebrate it. We wish you on this occasion and hope you will remember the legendary Hockey player Major Dyan Chand on this day. National Sports Day also encourages us to stay connected with sports you love and do any form of physical activities which is good for our health. 

 

Question You May Have 

Q. When and why do we celebrate National Sports Day?

The National Sports days are celebrated on 29 August every year as the birth anniversary of the legendary Hockey player Major Dyan Chand. This is the day to celebrate the glory of all kinds of sports. 

Q. What is the purpose of sports day?

The day is celebrated to spread awareness about physical activity or sports and overall health.