On the event of Nationwide Sports activities Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Sports activities Minister Kiren Rijiju had been amongst many who took to social media to pay their tribute to hockey legend Main Dhyan Chand on his 115th delivery anniversary. In a sequence of tweets, PM Modi, other than paying tribute to the hockey wizard, additionally highlighted the efforts the federal government is taking to popularise sports activities within the nation and provides alternatives to budding kids. “At this time, on #NationalSportsDay, we pay tributes to Main Dhyan Chand, whose magic with the hockey stick can by no means be forgotten. That is additionally a day to laud the excellent assist given by the households, coaches and assist workers in the direction of the success of our proficient athletes,” PM Modi tweeted.
#NationalSportsDay is a day to have a good time the outstanding achievements of all these exemplary sportspersons who’ve represented India in varied sports activities and made our nation proud. Their tenacity and dedication are excellent.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2020
Sports activities Minister Kiren Rijiju additionally paid his tribute to the legendary hockey participant on his delivery anniversary on the Main Dhyan Chand Nationwide Stadium.
“On #NationalSportsDay paid floral tribute to Main Dhyan Chand on his delivery anniversary in the present day, at Main Dhyan Chand Nationwide Stadium. #MajorDhyanChand #NationalSportsDay2020,” Rijiju tweeted.
#NationalSportsDay is a day to have a good time the outstanding achievements of all these exemplary sportspersons who’ve represented India in varied sports activities and made our nation proud. Their tenacity and dedication are excellent.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2020
In one other tweet, Kiren Rijiju shared a video on Main Dhyan Chand.
At this time is #NationalSportsDay and I pay my tribute to the ‘The Wizard of Indian Hockey’ Main Dhyan Chand on his Start Anniversary. The nice sportsman displayed unparalleled dedication and abilities in Hockey to carry accolades and honour to India ???????? #MajorDhyanChand pic.twitter.com/ByCzcUgS4Y
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) August 29, 2020
Yearly the President offers away the Nationwide Sports activities Awards, together with Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, Arjuna Award, Dronacharya Award and Dhyanchand Award to athletes and coaches who did the nation proud in varied sports activities.
Nonetheless, this yr’s award ceremony is not going to happen on the Rashtrapati Bhavan as a result of coronavirus pandemic, as an alternative athletes will obtain their honours in a digital award ceremony.
This yr an unprecedented 5 sportspersons have been chosen for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award — the best sporting honour within the nation.
Cricketer Rohit Sharma, hockey participant Rani Rampal and wrestler Vinesh Phogat are amongst 5 athletes who’ve been chosen for the best sporting honour.
Numerous politicians additionally paid tribute to the legend who led India to a few Olympic medals in 1928, 1932 and 1936 and scored greater than 400 targets in a profession spanning over 22 years.
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Throughout the 1936 Berlin Olympic last, Dhyan Chand top-scored with three targets and the Indians gained simply, defeating Germany 8-1. That match represented the head of India’s hockey success; guided and impressed by Dhyan Chand, they made for a nearly invincible workforce.
Dhyan Chand contributed to the sport even after his retirement. He was the chief coach on the Nationwide Institute of Sports activities in Patiala for some time and he additionally taught at many teaching camps in Rajasthan.
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