Demand for Bharat Ratna for Dhyan Chand
4 years, 10 months ago

Demand for Bharat Ratna for Dhyan Chand

The Hindu  

The demand for a Bharat Ratna for Major Dhyan Chand has been an ongoing one for several years now. IN PICTURES: Remembering Dhyan Chand “I had been planning this since 2010 but Ashok Kumar kept asking me to postpone it saying it was not good for my health. Long journey The journey took him through Indore, Guna, Shivpuri, Dhyan Chand’s hometown Jhansi, Gwalior, Agra and Mathura before concluding at the National Stadium here. Ashok Kumar said a delegation had managed to meet Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on January 8 to repeat the request for a Bharat Ratna for Dhyan Chand.

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India Set to Take on Hockey World Champions Germany in Historic Return to Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India Set to Take on Hockey World Champions Germany in Historic Return to Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium

Firstpost  

The Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium will be hosting a historic men's hockey match between India and Germany, marking the return of hockey to the iconic stadium after a 10-year hiatus. The match, scheduled for October 23 and 24, is a crucial test for both teams, with Germany aiming to retain their world championship title and India looking to make …

Watch: Remembering Dhyan Chand | National Sports Day
4 months, 1 week ago

Watch: Remembering Dhyan Chand | National Sports Day

The Hindu  

August 29 is a day that holds a special place in the hearts of sports enthusiasts across India. It is celebrated as National Sports Day, dedicated to the memory of the legendary hockey player, Major Dhyan Chand, a name that is synonymous with excellence in sports, a name that transcended the boundaries of the field to inspire generations—a man whose …

'It is the right step', sports fraternity welcomes move to rename Khel Ratna award after Major Dhyan Chand
3 years, 5 months ago

'It is the right step', sports fraternity welcomes move to rename Khel Ratna award after Major Dhyan Chand

Firstpost  

Dhyan Chand is widely regarded as the greatest player in hockey. New Delhi: India’s sporting fraternity on Friday welcomed the renaming of the Khel Ratna in the honour of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand, saying that it is only befitting that the country’s highest sporting honour is named after one of its greatest. “It is only fitting that the country’s …

Khel Ratna Award renamed after Dhyan Chand
3 years, 5 months ago

Khel Ratna Award renamed after Dhyan Chand

The Hindu  

India's highest sporting honour Khel Ratna Award, which was named after former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, was on Friday rechristened in the honour of hockey wizard Dhyan Chand following the admirable performance of both men's and women's hockey teams in the Tokyo Olympics. Making the announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he had been getting many requests from citizens across …

Khel Ratna Award renamed after Dhyan Chand
3 years, 5 months ago

Khel Ratna Award renamed after Dhyan Chand

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India's highest sporting honour Khel Ratna Award, which was named after former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, was on Friday rechristened in the honour of hockey wizard Dhyan Chand following the admirable performance of both men's and women's hockey teams in the Tokyo Olympics. Making the announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he had been getting many requests from …

Dhyan Chand Most Deserving Sportsperson for Bharat Ratna, Says Zafar Iqbal
4 years ago

Dhyan Chand Most Deserving Sportsperson for Bharat Ratna, Says Zafar Iqbal

News 18  

Hockey wizard Dhyan Chand is the most deserving sports personality for the Bharat Ratna award, says former captain of the Indian men’s hockey team Zafar Iqbal. “As far as sports is concerned, Dhyan Chand is the most deserving candidate for Bharat Ratna,” Iqbal told IANS in an exclusive interview. Iqbal, under whose leadership India won bronze medal at the Champions …

India on its way towards becoming a sporting superpower - President
4 years, 4 months ago

India on its way towards becoming a sporting superpower - President

The Hindu  

President Ram Nath Kovind recalled the spectacular journey of hockey wizard Dhyan Chand to inspire the youth of the nation on the National Sports Day. Patiently sitting through the function, which lasted about an hour, and applauding every award winner when the citation was read, the President expressed admiration for three women athletes Manika Batra, Vinesh Phogat and Rani Rampal, …

Dhyan Chand 115th birth anniversary: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cricketer Virender Sehwag and others pay tribute to hockey legend
4 years, 4 months ago

Dhyan Chand 115th birth anniversary: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cricketer Virender Sehwag and others pay tribute to hockey legend

Firstpost  

The hockey legend Dhyan Chand was born on 29 August 1905 and in his honour India commemorates the National Sports Day. pic.twitter.com/A8TbCNj9Xz — Vice President of India August 29, 2020 Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote, “Today, on #NationalSportsDay, we pay tributes to Major Dhyan Chand, whose magic with the hockey stick can never be forgotten”. pic.twitter.com/PLt1GgHCjs — Amit Shah August …

Playing Sports Is Not Just Fun But Also Keeps Us Mentally And Physically Fit: Sachin Tendulkar on National Sports Day
4 years, 4 months ago

Playing Sports Is Not Just Fun But Also Keeps Us Mentally And Physically Fit: Sachin Tendulkar on National Sports Day

News 18  

August 29 is regarded as National Sports Day to pay respect to one of India greatest ever sportsperson, Major Dhyan Chand. Playing sports is not just fun but also keeps us mentally & physically fit.Let’s motivate ourselves and our dear ones to play for sometime everyday & we can help India 🇮🇳 become healthier & fitter.#SportPlayingNation #NationalSportsDay pic.twitter.com/InjF7UQCeA — Sachin …

Major Dhyan Chand's Magic With Hockey Stick Unforgettable, Says PM Modi
4 years, 4 months ago

Major Dhyan Chand's Magic With Hockey Stick Unforgettable, Says PM Modi

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid rich tribute to legendary sportsperson Major Dhyan Chand on the occasion of his 115th birth anniversary and said that his magic with the hockey stick can never be forgotten. Modi took to Twitter to remind that Dhyan Chand?s birthday, which is also celebrated as the National Sports Day, when remarkable achievements of all …

National Sports Day 2020: PM Narendra Modi, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju's Pay Tribute To Major Dhyan Chand
4 years, 4 months ago

National Sports Day 2020: PM Narendra Modi, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju's Pay Tribute To Major Dhyan Chand

News 18  

On August 29 every year, National Sports Day is celebrated to honour the hockey legend, Major Dhyan Chand. So, to commemorate the hockey legend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju took to social media to pay their tribute to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand on his 115th birth anniversary. Their tenacity and determination are outstanding.— Narendra …

PM Modi remembers Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day
4 years, 4 months ago

PM Modi remembers Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day

India TV News  

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his tribute to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand on his 115th birth anniversary. PM Modi acknowledged the "remarkable achievements" of Indian sportspersons, while urging the people to actively take part in "sports and fitness" activities to stay happy and healthy. Taking to Twitter, the Indian Prime Minister wrote, "#NationalSportsDay is a day to celebrate …

We Never Asked, People Demanded Bharat Ratna for Dhyan Chand: Olympian's Son Ashok
4 years, 4 months ago

We Never Asked, People Demanded Bharat Ratna for Dhyan Chand: Olympian's Son Ashok

News 18  

In the autumn of 1931, iconic Hollywood star Charlie Chaplin had a brief meeting with Mahatma Gandhi in a humble little house in East India Dock Road in London. The American media highlighted the meeting,” revealed Ashok Dhyanchand, World Cup winner and son of the hockey legend, who along with several Olympians has demanded Bharat Ratna for Dhyanchand. Remembering his …

Former and current players demand Bharat Ratna for Dhyan Chand ahead of hockey legend's birth anniversary
4 years, 4 months ago

Former and current players demand Bharat Ratna for Dhyan Chand ahead of hockey legend's birth anniversary

Firstpost  

The discussion was part of a digital campaign which was launched by former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, actors Babushaan Mohanty and Rachel White last year to demand ‘Bharat Ratna’ for Major Dhyan Chand. Former and current hockey players came together to demand Bharat Ratna, the country’s highest civilian award, for the legendary Major Dhyan Chand, a week ahead of …

'India is not for sale': Former India hockey coach recalls Dhyan Chand's response to Adolf Hitler's 'offer'
4 years, 4 months ago

'India is not for sale': Former India hockey coach recalls Dhyan Chand's response to Adolf Hitler's 'offer'

India TV News  

The date August 15 holds a great significance for every Indian around the world but 11 years before that day in 1947, the Indian flag flew highest in another part of the world -- Germany. France felt the brunt of India's might in the semi-final, especially from Major Dhyan Chand, who scored four of team's 10 goals to completely annihilate …

Will not beg Bharat Ratna for my father: Dhyan Chand's son
5 years, 4 months ago

Will not beg Bharat Ratna for my father: Dhyan Chand's son

India TV News  

Indian sports legend and three times Olympic Champion Major Dhyan Chand's Olympian son Ashok Kumar said that political considerations in selection of nominees for the Bharat Ratna has evaded his father and he has missed being decorated with the country's highest civilian award. Ashok Kumar, former Indian Hockey captain, World Champion and Olympic medalist, said: "Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh …

PM Narendra Modi, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju pay tribute to Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day
5 years, 4 months ago

PM Narendra Modi, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju pay tribute to Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju paid tributes to the legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary on Thursday, which is also the National Sports Day. Image Source : TWITTER File photo of Major Dhyan Chand Rijiju also paid his tributes at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium after the legendary hockey player. "Today …

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