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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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Digital museum brings alive Dhyan Chand’s life journey
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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Aadi Mahotsav 2023: 21st century's India is walking on 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' mantra, says PM Modi
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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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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WATCH: On World Bicycle Day 2022, Anurag Thakur launches nationwide cycle rallies programme in Delhi
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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Previous regimes protected criminals, Yogi govt jails them: PM Modi
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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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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'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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Khel Ratna Award renamed after Dhyan Chand
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 …

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Khel Ratna Award renamed after Dhyan Chand
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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Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna to be called Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, announces PM Narendra Modi
3 years, 4 months ago

Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna to be called Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, announces PM Narendra Modi

Firstpost  

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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Amit Shah Says Modi Government Playing Instrumental Role in Promoting Sports
4 years, 3 months ago

Amit Shah Says Modi Government Playing Instrumental Role in Promoting Sports

News 18  

Greeting sportspersons on National Sports Day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said the Central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is committed and playing an instrumental role in promoting sports. ?On National Sports Day, I salute all our sportspeople who have been making India proud through their passion and hard work,? He asserted that the?Modi government is …

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Dhyan Chand 115th birth anniversary: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cricketer Virender Sehwag and others pay tribute to hockey legend
4 years, 3 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 …

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Sports minister Kiren Rijiju defends decision to confer sports awards to record 74 winners
4 years, 3 months ago

Sports minister Kiren Rijiju defends decision to confer sports awards to record 74 winners

Firstpost  

This year, the sports ministry’s selection committee recommended five athletes, including star cricketer Rohit Sharma, wrestler Vinesh Phogat among others for the Khel Ratna, while selecting 27 for the Arjuna awards. Sports minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday defended his government’s decision to confer a record 74 National Sports Awards this year, including an unprecedented five Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna honours, …

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Major Dhyan Chand's Magic With Hockey Stick Unforgettable, Says PM Modi
4 years, 3 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 …

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National Sports Day 2020: PM Narendra Modi, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju's Pay Tribute To Major Dhyan Chand
4 years, 3 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 …

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PM Modi remembers Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day
4 years, 3 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 …

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