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National Sports Day: Mansukh Mandaviya Pays Floral Tribute To Major Dhyan Chand

By IANS News August 29, 2024 • 14:32 PM View: 266

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya: Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya paid floral tribute to hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand at the National Stadium here on Sports Day.

The National Sports Day is celebrated annually in India on August 29 to commemorate the birth anniversary of legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand. It was included in the list of celebratory days in India for the first time in 2012.

Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse was also present during the event, which marked a significant tribute to the sports icon, whose legacy continues to inspire athletes across the country.

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