PM Modi greets all sportspersons on National Sports Day

New Delhi: National Sports Day is observed on August 29 to commemorate the birth anniversary of legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted all sportspersons on National Sports Day.

Modi also paid tributes to Major Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary.

In a X post, the Prime Minister said, “On National Sports Day, my greetings to all sportspersons. India is proud of their contributions to the nation."

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur also paid tributes to Major Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary.

"Paid my tributes to the wizard of Indian Hockey, Major Dhyan Chand Ji on #NationalSportsDay at National Stadium, Delhi," Thakur said.

"On this special occasion, we are launching key initiatives on #IndianSports. Join me today to find out!" he added.