Current Affairs - Important Days - Discussion

August 29 is celebrated annually as National Sports Day in India to honour Major Dhyan Chand, the legendary hockey player, on his birth anniversary. Born in 1905, Dhyan Chand played a major role in India’s Olympic hockey success and was part of the gold medal-winning teams in 1928, 1932, and 1936. National Sports Day also promotes physical fitness, sports participation, and healthy living. The Fit India Movement was launched on August 29, 2019, to encourage fitness as a regular part of daily life. The day is also associated with India’s National Sports Awards.