National Sports Day 2020: History, Significance, Dhyan Chand

National Sports Day every year observed on the 29th of August. It is the birth anniversary of legendary "Hockey Wizard", Major Dhyan Chand. the great sportsperson in the history of Indian sports. all-time best player of Indian hockey not only Indian but also world's. during his sporty period, he always gives nation pride like back to back 3 gold medal in Olympic Hockey Tournament.

On this day, various sorts of games have composed the nation over, with sports day in schools, universities, instructive foundations and donning associations taking an interest broadly. The festivals are fundamentally normal and celebrated in Punjab, Haryana and many else state.

The nation over, individuals assemble around the sculptures of Major Dhyan Chand and remember his engagements in the field of hockey and sports in general.

National Sports Day 2020:Celebration & Significance

Sports are viewed as significant for the physical and mental advancement of people. The individual who plays any game remains consistently Healthy. There are many wearing legends have been in India like; Hima Das, who is known as Dhing Express, Sachin Tendulkar, known as Master Blaster, and unbelievable Major Dhyan Chand, known as 'Hockey Wizards'.

Other than remembering the engagements of Dhyan Chand in the field of hockey, the National Sports Day in India features the significance of sports in the whole nation. A few games plans have been presented by the government throughout the long term Like in 2019 the "Fit India Movement" and "Khelo India".

National Sports Day is additionally celebrated widely at the state level. It is sorted out each year in the Rashtrapati Bhavan and the President of the nation gives the National Sports Awards to the separate victors who have enhanced the evaluation of the tricolour flag everywhere on over the world. The Award is given by the president is Khel Ratna, Arjuna Awards, Dronacharya Awards and Dhyan Chand Award. 

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National Sports Day 2020: History

Major Dhyan Chand was known for his amazing control and unprecedented objective scoring finishing. The remarkable remembrance for the game's legend is the 'Major Dhyan Chand Award', which is known to be the most noteworthy honour for lifetime achievement in sports and games in India.

After the passing of Major Dhyanchand in 1979, the Indian Postal Department likewise honoured Major Dhyan Chand and gave stamps in his honour. As a tribute to him; the National Stadium of Delhi was likewise renamed Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, Delhi.

Then after the government of India decided to celebrate National sports day in 2012 and since then annually the day observed in a very vast level over India. It is a very respectfully tribute to Hockey Wizard by the government of India.

National Sports Day 2020: About Major Dhyan Chand

The best hockey player of India, 'Major Dhyanchand Singh', was born on 29 August 1905 in Allahabad city. After getting essential instruction, Dhyanchand joined the Indian armed force as the fighter in 1922 at the age of 16. His Original Name was Dhyan Singh but after the extraordinary performance in hockey famous as Dhyan Chand. He waited for the rising Moon In the night for practising. That's why he called "Chand" and Dhyan Singh change into Dhyan Chand.

Because of his remarkable performance in his game, Dhyanchand was named as ' Lance Naik' in 1927, and in 1932 he was promoted to Nayak and Subedar in 1936 when he was Captain of the Indian hockey group. Later on, he proceeded to become Lieutenant; Captain and was in the long run elevated to Major.

The Hockey Wizard had led India to Three Gold medal in Olympic games in the following years– 1928, 1932 and 1936. He had scored over 400 goals in 22 years, crossing from 1926 to 1948. 

He was awarded by the third-highest civilian honour, Padma Bhushan in 1956 as the best player all time. 

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