Major Dhyan Chand is the recipient of India's highest sports honour, the Khel Ratna. He has received several awards, including India's third highest civilian honour, the Padma Bhushan, in 1956.
Major Dhyan Chand, one of India's finest athletes, was born on this day in 1905. Every year, his birthday (August 29) is observed as National Sports Day to honour his outstanding contributions to Indian sports. Major Dhyan Chand was a hockey stick magician who played an essential part in Indian hockey's golden era in the Olympics. He led India to win three consecutive gold medals in 1928, 1932, and 1936.
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Major Dhyan Chand is the recipient of India's highest sports honour, the Khel Ratna. He has received several awards, including India's third highest civilian honour, the Padma Bhushan, in 1956. In addition, the Government of India observes his birthday as National Sports Day on August 29.
My humble tribute to the Hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand ji on his birthday anniversary. He has been the inspiration of millions of sportspersons across the nation. Wishing everyone on ! pic.twitter.com/rsXeru3KpK
— Jay Shah (@JayShah)मेजर ध्यानचंद जी ने अपने समर्पण व उपलब्धियों से भारतीय हॉकी को नई पहचान दिलाई। मूलभूत संसाधनों की कमी के बावजूद विश्व में माँ भारती का गौरव बढ़ाने का उनका जुनून व संकल्प सदैव प्रेरणीय रहेगा।
उनकी जयंती पर उन्हें स्मरण कर नमन करता हूँ।
‘राष्ट्रीय खेल दिवस’ की शुभकामनाएं। pic.twitter.com/fZz2T4WDhh
On and birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand,
I pay my humble tribute to legendary 'The Wizard of Indian Hockey'.
I also salute all the athletes who had played for India & brought laurels for our country! pic.twitter.com/kpalP7jhPV
I extend my heartiest wishes to all our sportspersons, coaches & those who have dedicated their life to sport, on the occasion of National Sports Day.
On the occasion of the Birth Anniversary of Major Dhyanchand, let us pledge and aim to make India a sporting powerhouse!
A passion for a dream, a will to work hard,and a vision create champions 💪
Remembering the wizard of indian hockey major Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary, wish you all a very happy National sports day, 29 august 2021 pic.twitter.com/CingzVS6SW
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According to popular demand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on August 6 that the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, the country's highest sporting honour, will be renamed the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in honour of the legendary Olympian.