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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Whose birthday is celebrated as National Sports Day in India
A
Milkha Singh
B
KD Jadhav
C
Dhyan Chand
D
None of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -India celebrates National Sports Day on 29th August to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend, Major Dhyan Chand. The day is also dedicated to the nations’ sports heroes and champions, honoring their contribution and dedication towards bringing laurels to the country.

Detailed explanation-2: -National Sports Day is celebrated on 29th August on the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand. Know about the life of Dhyan Chand, and awards given on the National Sports Day in this article.

Detailed explanation-3: -The National Sports Day in India is celebrated on August 29, the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. The day was designated as India’s National Sports Day in 2012.

Detailed explanation-4: -Major Dhyan Chand had scored more than 400 international goals in his career from 1926 to 1948 while scoring nearly 1, 000 goals In his entire career. In a bid to pay tribute to such a legendary player, the Government of India decided to celebrate his birthday as the National Sports Day in 2012.

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