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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: Remembering Dhyan Chand | National Sports Day

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 …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

National Sports Day: Honoring Major Dhyan Chand and Promoting Fitness

Deccan Chronicle

On August 29th, India observes National Sports Day, a date chosen to commemorate the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, renowned as the greatest field hockey player in the country’s history. This day serves as a tribute to Major Dhyan Chand's immense contributions to Indian hockey and highlights the critical role of sports and physical activities in fostering national well-being. …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Hockey Legend Zafar Iqbal Pay Tribute to Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day

News 18

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya was joined by hockey legend Zafar Iqbal in paying tribute to Major Dhyan Chand on the National Sports Day here, with the latter also emphasising on the need to focus on disciplines like table tennis and swimming for bigger medal hauls in the Olympic Games. The birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand, who won …

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5 months ago

Paris 2024 Olympics Quiz - Set 4

The Hindu

Paris 2024 Olympics Quiz - Set 4 1 / 5 | Norman Pritchard is officially recognized as the first Indian to win a medal at the Summer Olympics. Identify X. Kumar Navale Sadashiv Datar Dinkarrao Shinde Dinkarrao Shinde from Kolhapur was part of a two-man wrestling contingent for the 1920 edition, the first time India sent a squad to the …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

India's Olympic origins: A brief history of the country's record at the Games before independence

Hindustan Times

India will make its 26th appearance at the Summer Olympics this year, and for that, they will go back to Paris - the place where the country's Olympic journey began. Dhyan Chand and the rest of the Indian men's hockey team that won the country's first Olympic gold at the 1928 Olympics. Paris 1900 - A debatable start The 1900 …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Textbook printers in Andhra caught in the tender tangle

The Hindu

It has been nearly three years since Krishna Rao’s printing press at Ajith Singh Nagar in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, saw any activity. After clearing all his debts gradually over three years, Krishna Rao, whose main business was printing and supplying textbooks to the Andhra Pradesh government, was looking forward to opening his unit again in February. Shuttered units, unpaid bills …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

WFI polls: Vinesh Phogat to now return Khel Ratna, Arjuna awards

Hindustan Times

Double World Championships bronze medallist and two-time Olympian Vinesh Phogat announced on Tuesday that she is returning her Khel Ratna and Arjuna awards. Wrestler Vinesh Phogat during a press conference after Sanjay Singh, an associate of BJP MP and former chief of Wrestling Federation of India Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, became the new President of WFI, in New Delhi, Thursday, …

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1 year ago

Mohammed Shami nominated for Arjuna Award, Satwik-Chirag for Khel Ratna

The Hindu

Pacer Mohammed Shami has been nominated for this year’s Arjuna Award, while the men’s doubles badminton pair of Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were nominated for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. The nominees: Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award: Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. Arjuna Award: Mohammed Shami, Ajay Reddy Ojas Pravin Deotale, Aditi Gopichand Swami, …

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1 year ago

Mohammed Shami nominated for Arjuna Award, Satwik-Chirag for Khel Ratna

The Hindu

Pacer Mohammed Shami, one of the architects of India’s near successful World Cup campaign, has been nominated for this year’s Arjuna Award, while men’s doubles badminton pair of Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were selected for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. They include men’s hockey players Krishan Bahadur Pathak and Sushila Chanu, archers Ojas Pravin Deotale and …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Indian sports news wrap, October 20: Kerala boy Bejoy guns down Lijo Mani’s record again

The Hindu

ATHLETICS Bejoy guns down Lijo Mani’s record again; Palakkad completes a hattrick of triumphs, Malappuram’s Ideal best school J. Bejoy has been gunning down former national star Lijo Mani’s records one after another. - PTI MOTORSPORTS Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship 2023: Sarthak Chavan, Abdul Basim grab pole positions in Round 4 Two teenagers, Sarthak Chavan from Pune and Chennai …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Digital museum brings alive Dhyan Chand’s life journey

Hindustan Times

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday inaugurated a first-of-its-kind museum dedicated to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand in Jhansi where the hockey wizard was brought up. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath unveils a statue of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand on the occasion of his birth anniversary observed as 'National Sports Day', in Jhansi on Tuesday. Visitors …

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1 year, 3 months ago

National Sports Day: Celebrating Major Dhyan Chand 118th birth anniversary in pictures

The Hindu

On the occasion of Major Dhyan Chand’s 118th birth anniversary, celebrated as National Sports Day every year on August 29, Sportstar delves into the legacy of the legendary hockey player. Four members of the Indian hockey contingent, including legend Dhyan Chand, that won the 1936 Olympic gold medal in Berlin peering out of a train window at Liverpool. A 35 …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Aadi Mahotsav 2023: 21st century's India is walking on 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' mantra, says PM Modi

India TV News

Aadi Mahotsav 2023 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 'Aadi Mahotsav', the mega National Tribal Festival today, at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi. "In the last 8-9 years, events like Aadi Mahotsav that are connected to the tribal community have become a campaign for the country. The Aadi Mahotsav, which celebrates the spirit of tribal culture, crafts, cuisine, …

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2 years ago

In pictures: Sharath Kamal honoured with Khel Ratna; Nikhat Zareen, Praggnanandhaa get Arjuna Award

The Hindu

Table tennis legend Achanta Sharath Kamal was on Wednesday bestowed with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, the country’s highest sporting honour, by President Droupadi Murmu in a glittering National Sports Awards ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Wednesday. New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu presents Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award to table tennis player Sharath Kamal Achanta during …

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2 years ago

Indian Sports News Wrap, November 30

The Hindu

Commonwealth Games star Sharath Kamal was presented the Khel Ratna award by the President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Wednesday evening. Doubles: VN Prem Prakash & SKP Bhandari bt Santosh Kumar & KS Rawat 6-0, 6-3 - Kamesh Srinivasan AITA women’s tournament Shruti Gupta outplayed Ritu Ohlyan 6-1, 6-0 to set up a semifinal clash against second seed …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Modi leads politicians, sportspersons in wishing countrymen on National Sports Day

Deccan Chronicle

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to hockey great Major Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary and led a host of politicians and sportspersons in wishing the country on the occasion of National Sports Day on Monday. "Greetings on National Sports Day and tributes to Major Dhyan Chand Ji on his birth anniversary. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh wrote: …

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2 years, 3 months ago

'Khelega India Tabhi Toh Khilega India': Prime Minister and Athletes Encourage People to Play Sports on National Sports Day

News 18

India is celebrating 10 years of National Sports Day today on August 29, commemorating the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, the hockey wizard of India. नए भारत में आज जितना महत्व शिक्षा का है, उतना ही महत्व खेल का भी है। खेलो इंडिया योजना के तहत आज न केवल ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों की प्रतिभा को अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मंच दिया जा रहा …

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2 years, 3 months ago

National Sports Day 2022: Remembering Dhyan Chand on His 117th Birth Anniversary

News 18

NATIONAL SPORTS DAY 2022: Talking about hockey in India is impossible without the mention of sports legend Dhyan Chand. For his contribution towards Indian hockey, Dhyan Chand was also known as The Wizard or The Magician of hockey. On his 117th birth anniversary this year, here are a few little-known facts about the hockey player: Born in Allahabad, Major Dhyan …

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2 years, 3 months ago

From PM Modi to Sachin Tendulkar, wishes pour for National Sports Day

India TV News

National Sports Day is celebrated on August 29. National Sports Day is marked to celebrate the birth of legendary hockey player, Major Dhyan Chand. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to hockey great Major Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary and led a host of politicians and sportspersons in wishing the country on the occasion of National Sports Day on …

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2 years, 6 months ago

WATCH: On World Bicycle Day 2022, Anurag Thakur launches nationwide cycle rallies programme in Delhi

Firstpost

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur along with 750 young cyclists, covered 7.5 km distance during the cycle rally that started from Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi On World Bicycle Day 2022, Anurag Thakur, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, on Friday launched a nationwide programme of cycle rallies from Major Dhyan Chand Stadium …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Major Dhyan Chand narrates how Europeans aced art of dribbling from Indian players, old interview surfaces - WATCH

Hindustan Times

India hockey icon Major Dhyan Chand is hailed as one of the most inspirational athlete the country has ever produced. Major Dhyan Chand narrates how Europeans aced art of dribbling from Indian players Dhyan Chand held a great reputation in the sporting arena for his dribbling skills and ball control, which is why he was also referred as The Wizard …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Previous regimes protected criminals, Yogi govt jails them: PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle

Meerut: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lashed out at the previous regimes in Uttar Pradesh for protecting criminals during their tenure and pointed out that the present Yogi Adityanath government plays "jail-jail" with such lawbreakers. Addressing a public rally after laying the foundation stone of Major Dhyan Chand Sports University in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut, PM Modi said, "During the …

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3 years ago

Indian hockey player Sreejesh PR’s life might inspire a movie: Talks are happening, he says

Hindustan Times

After the bronze finish at the Tokyo 2020, hockey player Sreejesh PR has received calls from Bollywood and the Malayalam film industry for his life story to be depicted on screen. Indian Men’s Hockey team goalkeeper, Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Awardee Sreejesh PR says he’s receiving calls from Bollywood and even the south film industry for a film based …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Virat Kohli congratulates National Sports awardees: ‘Your excellence will inspire many’

Hindustan Times

India's Test and ODI captain Virat Kohli on Sunday congratulated the athletes and coaches who were awarded during the National Sports Awards on November 13. Kohli, who was conferred with Khel Ratna award in 2018, said the awardees' excellence will inspire many people to pursue their sporting passion. Neeraj Chopra, the javelin thrower who became the only second Indian to …

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Watch: Remembering Dhyan Chand | National Sports Day

National Sports Day: Honoring Major Dhyan Chand and Promoting Fitness

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Hockey Legend Zafar Iqbal Pay Tribute to Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day

Paris 2024 Olympics Quiz - Set 4

India's Olympic origins: A brief history of the country's record at the Games before independence

Textbook printers in Andhra caught in the tender tangle

WFI polls: Vinesh Phogat to now return Khel Ratna, Arjuna awards

Mohammed Shami nominated for Arjuna Award, Satwik-Chirag for Khel Ratna

Mohammed Shami nominated for Arjuna Award, Satwik-Chirag for Khel Ratna

Indian sports news wrap, October 20: Kerala boy Bejoy guns down Lijo Mani’s record again

Digital museum brings alive Dhyan Chand’s life journey

National Sports Day: Celebrating Major Dhyan Chand 118th birth anniversary in pictures

Aadi Mahotsav 2023: 21st century's India is walking on 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' mantra, says PM Modi

In pictures: Sharath Kamal honoured with Khel Ratna; Nikhat Zareen, Praggnanandhaa get Arjuna Award

Indian Sports News Wrap, November 30

Modi leads politicians, sportspersons in wishing countrymen on National Sports Day

'Khelega India Tabhi Toh Khilega India': Prime Minister and Athletes Encourage People to Play Sports on National Sports Day

National Sports Day 2022: Remembering Dhyan Chand on His 117th Birth Anniversary

From PM Modi to Sachin Tendulkar, wishes pour for National Sports Day

WATCH: On World Bicycle Day 2022, Anurag Thakur launches nationwide cycle rallies programme in Delhi

Major Dhyan Chand narrates how Europeans aced art of dribbling from Indian players, old interview surfaces - WATCH

Previous regimes protected criminals, Yogi govt jails them: PM Modi

Indian hockey player Sreejesh PR’s life might inspire a movie: Talks are happening, he says

Virat Kohli congratulates National Sports awardees: ‘Your excellence will inspire many’