Major Dhyan Chand

Major Dhyan Chand singh, a legendary hockey player who brought glory to the nation by winning three Olympic gold medals. This day highlights the need for sports and development of children in aspects beyond the classroom.

• National Sports Day is celebrated on august 29 to mark the birth anniversry of Major Dhyan Chand.
• Major Dhyan Chand is remembered for his goal scoring feaats and for winning three olympic gold medals in 1928, 1932 and 1936.
• The President of India takes this day to hand out the prestigious awards like the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, the Arjuna Award, the Dronacharya Award and the Dhyan Chand Award to the various sportsmen.

NATIONAL SPORTS AWARDS 2020

• 5 players have been selected for RAJIV GANDHI KHEL RATNA AWARD.
• 27 players have been selected for ARJUNA AWARD.
• 13 coaches have been selected for DRONACHARYA AWARD : 8 coaches (life-time category), 5 coach (regular category)
• 15 players have been selected for DHYAN CHAND AWARD.

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