Dhyan chand foundation

Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium: On the occasion of National Sports Day, which is observed every year on August 29 to mark the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, a special event was organised at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here to celebrate his 119th birth anniversary.

Remembering the sporting legend during the event, Padma Shri awardee hockey player and 1964 Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Harbinder Singh Chimni said, "Today is Dhyan Chand Ji's birth anniversary, which is celebrated as National Sports Day. It is a great honour because Dhyan Chand is famously known worldwide as the 'Magician of Hockey'."

Showering praise on the Dhyan Chand Foundation, Harbinder Singh said, "The Dhyan Chand Foundation has taken a great step by promoting different sports across India. This is a very positive initiative. It not only involves sportspersons, but also engages the public. This day is an opportunity to remember Dhyan Chand and appreciate his contributions to sports."