August 29, 2024 12:25 PM

National Sports Day: Mansukh Mandaviya honors hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand with floral tribute

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday paid floral tributes to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. His birth anniversary, observed on August 29, is celebrated each year as National Sports Day. Known as 'The Wizard' of hockey, Major Dhyan Chand represented the Indian national team from 1925 to 1949, scoring over 1,500 goals in 185 matches as a centre forward. His illustrious career includes three Olympic gold medals in 1928, 1932, and 1936. In recognition of his contributions to Indian...