The nation celebrated National Sports Day today to commemorate the 121st birth anniversary of legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand, whose contribution to Indian sport remains an enduring source of inspiration.
In New Delhi, a special sporting event was organised at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, India Gate, in the presence of Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and Union Minister of Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal.
This year, the celebrations centred around the nationwide ‘Ek Ghanta Khel Ke Maidan Mein’ initiative, encouraging citizens, particularly young people, to dedicate at least one hour to sports and physical activity.
A cricket competition featured four teams — Ministry XI, SAI XI, Media XI and Influencers XI.
The Ministry XI, led by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and comprising Secretary, Department of Sports Shri Hari Ranjan Rao and officials of the Ministry, secured a convincing victory over Media XI in the opening cricket match. Influencers XI comprised prominent social media influencers and Fit India Ambassadors.
The National Sports Day celebrations at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to promoting a culture of sports, fitness and active living across the country, while paying tribute to the enduring legacy of Major Dhyan Chand.
