National Sports Day - August 29

 

National Sports Day in India is celebrated on the August 29. This day marks the birthday of Dhyan Cgand ,the hockey player who won gold medals for India in year 1928,1932 and 1936.

This day is celebrated by organizing friendly matches between different Indian hockey teams at the Dhyan Chand National stadium in New Delhi which was constructed in the respect and honor of Dhyan Chand

On this day, the government of India organises a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan to award the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and other sports awards