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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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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, 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, 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

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, 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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3 years, 1 month ago

National Sports Awards 2021: Neeraj Chopra, Ravi Kumar among 12 awarded Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna

India TV News

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 Khel Ratna …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Dhyan Chand's Son Ashok Kumar Leads National Sports Day Celebrations in Jhansi

News 18

It’s August 29 and the country today celebrates National Sports Day commemorating the birthday of hockey wizard, legendary Dhyan Chand. What didn’t change though are the celebrations in Jhansi as Major Dhyan Chand’s son Ashok Kumar ensured that a number of activities were lined up on the day. Although the government celebrates Major Dhyan Chand’s birthday every year, National Sports …

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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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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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3 years, 4 months ago

Karnataka: Demand to rename Rajiv Gandhi National Park in Nagarahole grows louder

Op India

After the centre announced that Indian’s tallest sporting honour – the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award shall be known as the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award henceforth, there is a growing demand in Karnataka for renaming Rajiv Gandhi National Park located at Nagarahole. The petition reads that the Nagarahole national reserve forest was renamed after former PM Rajiv Gandhi …

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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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3 years, 4 months ago

Khel Ratna named after Dhyan Chand

The Hindu

The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna stands renamed as the “Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna”. “I have been getting many requests from citizens across India to name the Khel Ratna Award after Major Dhyan Chand. Respecting their sentiment, the Khel Ratna Award will hereby be called the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award!” read Mr. Modi’s tweet. Though Congress’ chief spokesperson …

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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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3 years, 4 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 …

India Award Major Dhyan Chand Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

3 years, 4 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 …

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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

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

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

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

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

India honours its sporting best at dazzling National awards ceremony

National Sports Awards 2021: Neeraj Chopra, Ravi Kumar among 12 awarded Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna

Dhyan Chand's Son Ashok Kumar Leads National Sports Day Celebrations in Jhansi

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

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

Karnataka: Demand to rename Rajiv Gandhi National Park in Nagarahole grows louder

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

Khel Ratna named after Dhyan Chand

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

Khel Ratna Award renamed after Dhyan Chand

Khel Ratna Award renamed after Dhyan Chand