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National Sports Day: An encounter with the Fuhrer and other tales from Dhyan Chand’s magical career
Dhyan Chand’s birthday, India’s National Sports Day, gives us an opportunity to look into some stories about him that go beyond his magical statistics.
Mann ki Baat: Modi urges citizens to keep up momentum in sporting culture
The prime minister also said that people have a responsibility to carry forward great traditions
Tokyo Olympics 2020: Amsterdam 1928 to Tokyo 2020, list of all medals won by India men's hockey team
Here's a detailed look at the 12 medals, including eight golds, that India have won in hockey at the Olympics, including Manpreet Singh and Co's bronze in Tokyo 2020.
Ronnie Screwvala, Abhishek Chaubey announce biopic on hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand
"There couldn't have been a greater underdog story than Dhyan Chand's and I can't wait to bring this film to the audiences," Ronnie Screwvala said in a statement.
Dhyan Chand left behind legacy for all Indian athletes, says son and World Cup-winner Ashok Kumar
The National Sports Day is celebrated on 29 August on the birth anniversary of Dhyan Chand, widely considered the greatest field hockey player of all time.
Dhyan Chand 115th birth anniversary: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cricketer Virender Sehwag and others pay tribute to hockey legend
The hockey legend Dhyan Chand was born on 29 August 1905 and in his honour India commemorates the National Sports Day. Wishes poured in on the 115th birth anniversary of 'The Wizard'.
Former and current players demand Bharat Ratna for Dhyan Chand ahead of hockey legend's birth anniversary
The discussion was part of a digital campaign which was launched by former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, actors Babushaan Mohanty and Rachel White last year to demand 'Bharat Ratna' for Major Dhyan Chand.
Goal-scoring machine par excellence, Balbir Singh Senior's legacy is secure in pantheon of India's hockey greats
History will look at Balbir generously, as an Indian hockey star revered and venerated almost as much as Dhyan Chand. Both won three Olympic golds. Both set extremely high standards.
Milkha Singh says if there was a hockey legend after Dhyan Chand, it was Balbir Singh Sr
If anyone qualifies to be called a legend in Indian hockey after Dhyan Chand, it's Balbir Singh Senior, said iconic Milkha Singh condoling the death of his 'great friend'.
Vivek Sagar Prasad overcomes lack of money, height and career-threatening injury to become FIH Rising Star of the Year
Ashok Kumar says Vivek Sagar Prasad is the perfect central midfielder who has the slice ball, vision and is quick enough to pass and dart into pockets creating space as he runs
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja says Arjuna award will inspire him to do better on cricket field
Jadeja missed the National Awards ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday on the occasion of National Sports Day as he is currently at the Caribbean with the national team.
Health
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches the Fit India Movement: Here's why India desperately needs such schemes
The Fit India Movement is important especially now when more people suffer, and die from, lifestyle diseases than ever before in the history of the nation.
National Sports Day: From Deepa Malik to Ravindra Jadeja, complete list of Khel Ratna, Arjuna and Dronacharya Award winners
Here's a complete list of athletes who were honoured on National Sports Day by the President of India
Narendra Modi launches 'Fit India Movement' on hockey legend Dhyan Chand's birth anniversary, says fitness necessary for healthy life
The fitness programme launched by Narendra Modi will be broadcast live by Doordarshan between 10 am to 11 am. As part of the movement, common people would be informed about the advantages of staying fit and healthy.
National Sports Day 2019: History, significance of day commemorating 114th birth anniversary of hockey 'wizard' Major Dhyan Chand
National Sports Day 2019: The National Sports Day is celebrated on 29 August, on the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, who is regarded as nation's greatest hockey player of all time.
National Sports Day: All you need to know about its history, list of sporting honours to be bestowed today and more
The National Sports Day in India is celebrated on 29 August every year on the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. Every year, on the same day, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports under Government of India gives away the sports awards.
Tennis player and coach Nitten Kirrtane says he is keen to work with AITA to create future champions
Kirrtane has been a 1998 Asian Games bronze medalist and also was a winner of the first national championship held in Kolkata in 1996.
Hockey World Cup 2018: Tracing India's performance over the years, and a prediction for the 14th edition
Slowly but surely, India is regaining its rightful place among the best teams in the world. In the 2018 Hockey World Cup, the players will need to play out of their skins, if they are to win a second time in 43 years
Asian Games performances will be considered for 2018 National Sports Awards to be held on 25 September
The Sports Ministry is open to the idea of considering outstanding performers of next month's Asian Games for this year's National Sports Awards, which will be held on 25 September instead of the conventional 29 August to ensure that athletes don't miss out due to their participation in the continental showpiece.
India captain Virat Kohli recommended for Khel Ratna, Rahul Dravid for Dronacharya award by BCCI
The BCCI has recommended former India captain Rahul Dravid for the prestigious Dronacharya award and once again nominated Virat Kohli for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna honour.