National Sports Day

• National Sports Day is celebrated in India every year on August 29.

• This day marks the birth anniversary of the legendary Indian hockey player Major Dhyan Chand. He is counted among the greatest players in the history of Indian hockey and was known as the "Wizard of Hockey" due to his extraordinary ball control.

• Major Dhyan Chand was born on August 29, 1905, in Allahabad (now Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh.

• He was an Indian hockey player who significantly strengthened India's standing on the international stage.

• His playing career spanned approximately from 1926 to 1948; during this period, he delivered outstanding performances for the Indian hockey team.