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Watch: Remembering Dhyan Chand | National Sports Day
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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National Sports Day: Honoring Major Dhyan Chand and Promoting Fitness
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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Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Hockey Legend Zafar Iqbal Pay Tribute to Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day
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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Paris 2024 Olympics Quiz - Set 4
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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India's Olympic origins: A brief history of the country's record at the Games before independence
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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Mohammed Shami nominated for Arjuna Award, Satwik-Chirag for Khel Ratna
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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Mohammed Shami nominated for Arjuna Award, Satwik-Chirag for Khel Ratna
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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National Sports Day: Celebrating Major Dhyan Chand 118th birth anniversary in pictures
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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Modi leads politicians, sportspersons in wishing countrymen on National Sports Day
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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'Khelega India Tabhi Toh Khilega India': Prime Minister and Athletes Encourage People to Play Sports on National Sports Day
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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National Sports Day 2022: Remembering Dhyan Chand on His 117th Birth Anniversary
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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From PM Modi to Sachin Tendulkar, wishes pour for National Sports Day
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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Major Dhyan Chand narrates how Europeans aced art of dribbling from Indian players, old interview surfaces - WATCH
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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Indian hockey player Sreejesh PR’s life might inspire a movie: Talks are happening, he says
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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Virat Kohli congratulates National Sports awardees: ‘Your excellence will inspire many’
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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India honours its sporting best at dazzling National awards ceremony
3 years, 1 month ago

India honours its sporting best at dazzling National awards ceremony

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, India opener Shikhar Dhawan, veteran woman cricketer Mithali Raj and history-making Paralympic stars shared the spotlight as an unprecedented 12 sportspersons were presented with India's highest sporting honour -- the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna -- by President Ram Nath Kovind here on Saturday. Besides the 23-year-old star, other recipients of the …

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Manpreet added to Khel Ratna winners; Sports Ministry okays 35 Arjuna awardees
3 years, 1 month ago

Manpreet added to Khel Ratna winners; Sports Ministry okays 35 Arjuna awardees

The Hindu  

Olympic bronze-winning Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh was on Tuesday added to the list of Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardees, taking the total number of this year's winners to an unparalleled 12, with the ceremony scheduled for November 13 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. This year's awards selection committee was headed by Justice Mukundakam Sharma and included three-time …

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Mann ki Baat | Youth breaking the mould and embracing start-up culture: Modi
3 years, 3 months ago

Mann ki Baat | Youth breaking the mould and embracing start-up culture: Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the youth were breaking away from the mould and embracing the start-up culture even in small towns and cities, a sign, he said, of India’s bright future. In his monthly radio broadcast programme “Mann ki Baat”, Prime Minister Modi also said space sector reforms have caught people’s imagination and expressed confidence that a large number …

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National Sports Day 2021: History and Significance of the Day Commemorating Dhyan Chand Birth Anniversary
3 years, 3 months ago

National Sports Day 2021: History and Significance of the Day Commemorating Dhyan Chand Birth Anniversary

News 18  

Sports teach us a lot of important life skills while also keeping us physically and mentally healthy. Take a look at the history linked with National Sports Day, which is observed every year on August 29 in India, also known as Rashtirya Khel Diwas. India’s National Sports Day is celebrated every year on August 29. Major Dhyan Chand, widely known …

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Major Dhyan Chand would have been proud of India's hockey medal in Tokyo Olympics: PM Modi
3 years, 3 months ago

Major Dhyan Chand would have been proud of India's hockey medal in Tokyo Olympics: PM Modi

India Today  

On the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he would have been proud to see India winning a medal in Hockey at the Tokyo Olympics. Dhyan Chand ji popularised India's hockey prowess in the world," PM Modi said in his Mann ki Baat address. PM Modi said no matter how many …

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BJP, Shiv Sena spar over MVA govt constituting IT award after Rajiv Gandhi
3 years, 4 months ago

BJP, Shiv Sena spar over MVA govt constituting IT award after Rajiv Gandhi

India Today  

The BJP has called out its former Maharashtra ally Shiv Sena for "double standards" over the constitution of an IT award after former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi. The Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra, which includes Shiv Sena, Congress, and NCP, decided to constitute an IT award after Rajiv Gandhi. The announcement of the new award came two days after …

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Dhyan Chand biopic picks up pace
3 years, 4 months ago

Dhyan Chand biopic picks up pace

Deccan Chronicle  

Post the renaming of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award as the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award and the resurgence in Indian men’s and women’s hockey, the Dhyan Chand biopic has gained momentum. The makers have a young actor in mind to play the role of Dhyan Chand, India’s hockey wizard. In fact, Adolf Hitler was so impressed with …

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Sports awards should be named after sportspersons, says Maj Dhyan Chand’s son
3 years, 4 months ago

Sports awards should be named after sportspersons, says Maj Dhyan Chand’s son

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW UP’s sports fraternity welcomed the government’s decision to rechristen the Khel Ratna in the honour of Major Dhyan Chand, saying that the country’s highest sporting honour was now named after India’s greatest hockey player. “There is no doubt that athletes and sports fans have kept Major Dhyan Chand’s name alive even today. He is still alive in our hearts.” …

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'It is the right step', sports fraternity welcomes move to rename Khel Ratna award after Major Dhyan Chand
3 years, 4 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 …

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