National Sports Day India 29 August: Remembering legendary Hockey Player Major Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary
The day aims to raise awareness about the values of sports: discipline, perseverance, sportsmanship, teamwork and to encourage the public in large to take up sports and make it an integral part of their lives while emphasizing on the importance of being fit and healthy.
On this day, Schools/Colleges/Ministries/Govt & Pvt Organisations should encourage their students/employees/staff to take part in sports/fitness activities for at least 1 hour. Pic: https://twitter.com/Media_SAI