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Complete list of Indian cricketers honoured with Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
Sports | August 29, 2025 15:20 ISTAugust 29 is celebrated as Indian Sports Day after the birth anniversary of legendary Major Dhyan Chand. Check out the list of Indian cricketers to win the Khel Ratna award.
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National Sports Day: 10 unique and lesser-known facts about Hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand
Other Sports | August 29, 2025 11:29 ISTIndia celebrated its 14th National Sports Day in honour of the hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand after being announced for the first time in 2012. Here are some little-known facts about someone who has the highest Indian sporting honour in his name-
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India celebrates National Sports Day on August 29: What's its significance, theme and history?
Other Sports | August 29, 2025 7:05 ISTIndia celebrates its National Sports Day on August 29, after the birth anniversary of legendary Hockey player Major Dhyan Chand. Several athletes and public representatives will encourage the citizens will promote the theme throughout the day.
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How many goals did Major Dhyan Chand score during India's unbeaten run at Olympics from 1928 to 1936
Other Sports | August 29, 2024 13:56 ISTAugust 29 is celebrated as National Sports Day in India as a mark of respect and tribute to India's 'wizard of hockey' Major Dhyan Chand. He was part of India's unbeaten run at the Olympic Games in 1928, 1932 and 1936 and played a massive role in helping the country win gold medals.
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Why is National Sports Day celebrated on August 29?
Other Sports | August 29, 2024 12:36 ISTEstablished in 2012, India's National Sports Day is celebrated on August 29 every year. On this day, the country also recognises the achievements of sportspersons over the last 12 months. The day also emphasises the importance and value of sports in our day-to-day lives.
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Major Dhyan Chand's statue unveiled by his son Ashok Kumar on occasion of National Sports Day
Other Sports | August 29, 2024 12:03 ISTMajor Dhyan Chand's birth anniversary is celebrated as National Sports Day on August 29 in India. On the occasion, his son Ashok Kumar who is also an Olympian unveiled his father's statue in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
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National Sports Day 2023: List of Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Awardees
Other Sports | August 29, 2023 11:52 ISTThe Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is regarded as one of the top honours in India and is presented to athletes who bring laurels to the nation by their stupendous display.
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National Sports Day 2023: Know unknown and interesting facts of Major Dhyan Chand
Hockey | August 29, 2023 8:00 ISTThe 118th birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, probably the best-ever athlete India has produced, will be celebrated as 12th National Sports on Tuesday, August 29. On this special occasion, here are some unknown and interesting facts about Major Dhyan Chand-
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National Sports Day 2023: India celebrates birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand
Other Sports | August 29, 2023 7:55 ISTIndia celebrates National Sports Day every year since 2012 to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand.
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Sports Minister Anurag Thakur launches Fit India Mobile App on National Sports Day
Other Sports | August 29, 2021 13:55 ISTThakur said the app was a gift from the government to the people of India on the National Sports Day, which is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
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Makers of 'Major Dhyan Chand' documentary unveil first look
August 28, 2021 17:14 ISTThe first look of a documentary film on the hockey legend 'Major Dhyan Chand' has been unveiled.
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Renaming Khel Ratna award not people's wish, but 'political game': Sena
India | August 09, 2021 13:42 ISTCentre's decision to rename the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award after hockey legend Dhyan Chand was not welcomed by Shiv Sena.
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Renaming Khel Ratna award after Dhyan Chand will encourage sportspersons: Hockey legend's Grandson
News | August 08, 2021 16:40 ISTGrandson of Major Dhyan Chand, Vishal Singh reacted on renaming of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.
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Special News: Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award has been named after Major Dhyan Chand
News | August 06, 2021 17:20 ISTThe nation's highest sports award, which was previously named after former PM Rajiv Gandhi, will now be called the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in honour of one of the greatest hockey players to have ever lived.
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Khel Ratna Award named after Major Dhyan Chand
Other Sports | August 06, 2021 12:52 ISTPM Narendra Modi announced that the Khel Ratna Award will now be named after Major Dhyan Chand.
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Legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand's biopic in works
December 15, 2020 18:57 ISTThe story of hockey legend Dhyan Chand will soon come alive on the big screen, in a biopic directed by Abhishek Chaubey.
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PM Modi remembers Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day
Other Sports | August 29, 2020 10:35 ISTIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered Major Dhyan Chand, and lauded coaches and support staff across the country on the occasion of National Sports Day.
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India celebrates National Sports Day on Major Dhyan Chand's 115th birth anniversary
Other Sports | August 29, 2020 10:04 ISTThe hockey wizard, who registered some of the biggest wins in the game, was an instant star at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics after winning the gold for India.
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Former hockey players demand Bharat Ratna for Major Dhyan Chand
Other Sports | August 23, 2020 14:59 ISTWith National Sports Day approaching, greats such as Gurbux Singh, Harbinder Singh, Ashok Kumar and current player Yuvraj Walmiki took part in a virtual discussion on Saturday to celebrate the life and career of the iconic player.
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Will not beg Bharat Ratna for my father: Dhyan Chand's son
Other Sports | August 29, 2019 16:51 ISTAshok Kumar, regarded as world's best dribbler in hockey, post-independence, and son of an unbeatable athlete in modern sports history, said that the country should not forget Dhyan Chand's ultra-nationalistic character.
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