Major Dhyan Chand

'It is the right step', sports fraternity welcomes move to rename Khel Ratna award after Major Dhyan Chand

Dhyan Chand is widely regarded as the greatest player in hockey. In his career that spanned from 1926 to 1949, he clinched Olympic medals in 1928, 1932 and 1936.

National sports awards set to be delayed to include winners of Tokyo Olympics 2020

The awards are given away each year by the country's president on 29 August, the National Sports Day which is also the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. The Olympics will run from 23 July to 8 August.

Documentary announced on Indian hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand

The producers said they had discussed about the project with Dhyan Chand's son, hockey player Ashok Dhyanchand and had planned to begin shooting in Jhansi and Allahabad in 2020 but the shoot was delayed due to COVID-19.

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'.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Mandeep Singh says Indian hockey team wants to win medal at Games

Indian hockey team striker Mandeep Singh says they are looking forward to winning a medal at the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games.

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.

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.