National Sports Day in India each year is observed in the month of August on the 29th in the honor of Major Dhyan Chand, know how it will be celebrated in 2021
National Sports Day is arriving soon. In India 29th August every year is celebrated to honor Major Dhyan Chand as National Sports Day, Major was an iconic hockey player of India.
National Sports Day 2021: When And Why Is It Celebrated
Sports are regarded as the most important aspect if we are looking for both mental as well as physical health at the same time. Each human practices one or the other forms of sports for their well-being these days. It is believed that people who are involved in sports activities remain healthier.
The Indian land has produced some of the best sportspersons; this list includes PT Usha, Sachin Tendulkar, and the legendary Major Dhyan Chand. 29th August is known as the National Sports Day in India.
National Sports Day Celebrations
India celebrates National Sports Day at the national level each year extensively. The celebrations of this day are carried out in the Rashtrapati Bhavan annually. The President and the Prime Minister of India is the guest of honor in this ceremony.
All outstanding players from India are invited and honored at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. 2020 was the year when the government of India and the sports Authorities of India decided to celebrate this event virtually.
The players are awarded Arjuna Awad and the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna on the occasion of National Sports Day. Major Dhyan Chand passed away in 1979, after that postal stamps were issued in Major’s honor.
Major Dhyan Chand And His Hockey Performances And Awards
The greatest hockey player of India who is known as the Wizard of Hockey was Major Dhyan Chand. After completing his schooling, Major decided to serve in the Indian Army in 1922. Manoj Tiwari trained Major Dhyan Chand and helped him excel in the sport of hockey.
When Dhyan Chand played hockey, people assumed that the Major has got some sort of magnet in his hockey stick. People made this assumption as Dhyan Chand’s goals were excellent each time during hockey matches.
Also, Major Dhyan Chand has been an Olympic Champion 3 times in a row, he truly is an inspiration.
National Sports Day Wishes
1. Approach each game with no agendas preset in your mind and probably your overall efforts will surprise you. Happy National Sports Day!
2. On this National Sports Day, salute all sportspersons of India who have excelled at the Tokyo Olympics.
3. Sports bring each one of us together and help us in creating a healthier society. Happy Sports Day!
4. Hard days are the ones that make champions. Happy National Sports Day!
5. Life is said to be incomplete without sports, refresh yourself this sports day with a sports activity. Best wishes.
6. To be the best, one must learn to handle the bad times, sports strengthen you mentally and make you bear the bad days. Happy National Sports Day!
7. Run when needed, walk when needed but never ever give up. Best Wishes to you on National Sports Day.
8. Champions always keep playing till they achieve success. National Sports Day!
9. Persistence is the key to change failures into success. Wishes on Sports Day!
10. Let’s make Sports Activities a part of our lives. National Sports day to all!
11. Don’t delay; finalize your goals and work hard. Happy National Sports Day!
12. There will be obstacles but you can get what you dream. Happy National Sports Day!
13. Only you can stop yourself from reaching your goals. National Sports Day!
14. Physical ability is a great asset. Happy National Sports Day!
15. There is no excuse for hard work in life. Happy National Sports Day!
16. There is a hardship behind every victory. Happy National Sports Day!
17. Fears are nothing more than mere illusions. Happy Sports Day!
18. Go and achieve all that you have been waiting to enjoy. Happy National Sports Day!
19. Your fears are stopping you, overcome them to achieve more. Happy National Sports Day!
20. People have money with them but an athlete has courage. Happy National Sports Day!