Every year, India celebrates National Sports Day to honour the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand Singh on August 29. This year marks the 12th anniversary of National Sports Day. The highest honour in sports in India, Khel Ratna, has also been named after Dhyan Chand.Theme of National Sports Day 2023Every year a new theme is decided and the theme for this years National Sports Day is “Sports are an enabler to an inclusive and fit society.”On #NationalSportsDay 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!#MajorDhyanChand #KheloIndia #NationalSportsDay2023 pic.twitter.com/xNVEFMVp6P— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) August 29, 2023 History of National Sports DayDhyan Chand was born on August 29, 1905, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, and started his career in 1926. He became the legend of the game and was known as The Wizard of Hockey because of his exceptional skills and achievements. He played a crucial role in helping India win three gold medals at the Olympics in 1928, 1932 and 1936.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 To recognise his unparalleled contribution to making India a dominant force in hockey, the Government of India declared his birthday as National Sports Day in 2012 with a goal to promote sports and physical fitness.Significance of National Sports DayThe importance of National Sports Day can be attributed to its emphasis on fitness and a healthy lifestyle. It promotes the participation of people from various demographics to enhance their health and wellbeing.कांग्रेस ने मेजर ध्यानचंद से पहले, सचिन तेंदुलकर को भारत रत्न देकर ऐतिहासिक गलती की है। क्या बीजेपी अब मेजर ध्यानचंद को भारत रत्न देकर उस गलती का सुधार करेगीमैं ध्यानचंद की बेटी राजकुमारी कुशवाहा की इस माँग से सहमत हूँ कि 🏑 के जादूगर ध्यानचंद को भारत रत्न मिलना चाहिए।और आप pic.twitter.com/8V1KMQbVQq— Dilip Mandal (@Profdilipmandal) August 29, 2023
