– National Sports Day in India is celebrated on August 29 to honor legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand
– Dhyan Chand played a crucial role in India’s successful Olympic gold medal tally in 1928, 1932, and 1936
– He scored over 400 goals in his career, solidifying his place as one of the greatest hockey players of all time
– Dhyan Chand was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1956 and passed away in 1979
– National Sports Awards are also conferred on the National Sports Day, with the highest honor being the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna