PM Modi greets all sportspersons on National Sports Day

New Delhi: National Sports Day is observed on August 29 to commemorate the birth anniversary of legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted all sportspersons on National Sports Day.

Modi also paid tributes to Major Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary.

In a X post, the Prime Minister said, “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,” he added.

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.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2023

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur also paid tributes to Major Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary.

"Paid my tributes to the wizard of Indian Hockey, Major Dhyan Chand Ji on #NationalSportsDay at National Stadium, Delhi," Thakur said.

"On this special occasion, we are launching key initiatives on #IndianSports. Join me today to find out!" he added.