Do you like to run, jump or skip and hold a contest with your friends about them? Sports not only entertain us, but also discipline our mind and body. The National Sports Day is celebrated on August 29, the birthday of one of the greatest sportspersons India has ever produced, Dhyan Chand.
Dhyan Chand is one of the greatest hockey players in the history of the sport. Known for his extraordinary skill in scoring goals, Dhyan was instrumental in winning three Olympic gold medals for India in 1928, 1932 and 1936, during an era when India dominated the field hockey. National Sports Day, therefore, is observed each year to celebrate his spirit and to promote sporting activities in the country.
Celebrating sports is to celebrate the spirit of sportsmanship and respect. The chief purpose of the National Sports day is to raise awareness about the significance of sports and bring to the attention of people its advantages on the human body and society in general.
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