National Sports Day: PM Modi, Amit Shah Among Others Extend Wishes, Pay Homage To Major Dhyan Chand

National Sports Day 2023: The day is celebrated each other to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.

PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Major Dhyan Chand at National Stadium in Delhi. ( Image Source :Twittter/@narendramodi )

National Sports Day 2023: 29 August is a special day for the sports fraternity in India. The day is celebrated each year to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Dhyan Chand. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led wishes on this occasion, also paying tribute to the hockey player who in many ways was India's first global hockey star. PM Modi wishes all sportsperson on this day while remembering Dhyan Chand.

He took to social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to write: "On National Sports Day, my greetings to all sportspersons. India is proud of their contributions to the nation. I pay homage to Major Dhyan Chand Ji as well on his birth anniversary."

Have a look at his post here:

 

On National Sports Day, my greetings to all sportspersons. India is proud of their contributions to the nation. I pay homage to Major Dhyan Chand Ji as well on his birth anniversary.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah conveyed his wishes to all countrymen on the occasion. On micro-blogging site X, he wrote: "Best wishes to all the countrymen on 'National Sports Day'. Salute to 'Major Dhyanchand ji' on his birth anniversary who surprised the whole world with his talent. The bravery, courage and skill of Major Dhyanchand ji took Indian sports to new heights. His unparalleled dedication towards hockey will always inspire generations to come."

सभी देशवासियों को 'राष्ट्रीय खेल दिवस' की शुभकामनाएं। अपनी प्रतिभा से पूरे विश्व को अचंभित करने वाले ‘मेजर ध्यानचंद जी’ की जयंती पर उन्हें नमन।

मेजर ध्यानचंद जी के शौर्य, साहस और कौशल ने भारतीय खेल को नई ऊंचाइयों तक पहुंचाया। उनका हॉकी के प्रति अद्वितीय समर्पण आने वाली पीढ़ियों… pic.twitter.com/lXNbZHuvah

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 29, 2023

Minister of Sports and Home Affairs Anurag Thakur also took to social media to share his greetings on the day. He paid a visit at National Stadium, Delhi to pay his tributes to the hockey wizard. Meanwhile, he also declared that he will be announcing the launch of key initiatives on Indian sports from 01:45 pm onwards.

"𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝. 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲. 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 Paid my tributes to the wizard of Indian Hockey, Major Dhyan Chand Ji on #NationalSportsDay at National Stadium, Delhi On this special occasion, we are launching key initiatives on #IndianSports. Join me today to find out! 📍Weightlifting Hall, JLN Stadium, Delhi ⏰ 1:45 PM onwards," he wrote on X.

𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝. 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲. 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬

Paid my tributes to the wizard of Indian Hockey, Major Dhyan Chand Ji on #NationalSportsDay at National Stadium, Delhi

On this special occasion, we are launching key initiatives on #IndianSports. Join me today to find out!… pic.twitter.com/hhuyspfhMh

— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) August 29, 2023

Hockey India and Indian Army were some of the others who conveyed their wishes on National Sports Day 2023.

 

Hockey India celebrates the the Birth Anniversary of Hockey Wizard Major Dhyan Chand and honor his spirit and dedication and pay homage to all our sportspersons who perform and excel for our country.#HockeyIndia #IndiaKaGame #NationalSportsDay pic.twitter.com/aIYnRiuGbR

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) August 29, 2023

As the Nation celebrates the #NationalSportsDay, on the Birth Anniversary of Hockey Wizard Major Dhyan Chand, join us in celebrating this special day... the #IndianArmy Way!!
Be part of the persistent efforts of #IndianArmy in pursuit of excellence.

Live a Life less Ordinary!!… pic.twitter.com/6KzLm12kUY

— ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) August 29, 2023