National Sports Day: Narendra Modi and Anurag Thakur Pay Tribute to Major Dhyan Chand

India’s Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi Sports Minister Anurag Thakur paid tribute to hockey great Major Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary on Tuesday.

The National Sports Day is celebrated on August 29 every year to mark the birth anniversary of the legendary hockey player.

“On National Sports Day, my greetings to all sportspersons. India is proud of their contributions to the nation. I pay homage to Major Dhyan Chand Ji as well on his birth anniversary," PM Modi posted on social media site X, formely known as Twitter.